Friday, February 14, 2014

Risk of boycotts rise if Israel Middle East peace efforts fail and they will

Benjamin Netanyahu declared he does not intend “to remove a single settlement” or uproot a single Jew for peace

 

Israel moving ahead with 558 settler homes in controversial east Jerusalem


Israeli demolition of Palestinian homes at 5-year high - aid groups


ambassador warns Israel of isolation

The real two State solution?

 Netanyahu's settlement comments anger Palestinians, Israelis: The demographic dynamic will make it impossible for Israel to remain Jewish and democratic, Kerry said, adding that “the status quo, my friends…will not last forever.”As for the Palestinians, they will be no closer to sovereignty or controlling their own fate and economy, said Kerry. If they do not achieve statehood now, “there is no guarantee” of another opportunity anytime soon, he said.

 

“Some assert this may be the last shot…I don’t want to find out the hard way,” Kerry said. Increasingly, both parties seem to be digging in and entrenching themselves in toughening positions, while pointing an accusing finger at the other side for tripping up the talks. Meanwhile, also in Davos, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared he does not intend “to remove a single settlement” or uproot a single Jew.

Just recently: Israel announces plans for building 1,400 more illegal settlements:

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