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Neil P.'s avatar

I wanted to draw the parallel between 2 'countries' under occupation, with the expectation that no one would suggest any Ukrainian President would cede to Russia's minimum requirements for peace.

Why expect it of a Palestinian President?

Turning 180°, is it likely that any Israeli Prime Minister would cede to Palestinians' minimum requirements for peace?

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Justin Ling's avatar

Ok, I see what you mean, now.

The difference between Israel and Russia is that Israel still has a system that can change itself. Netanyahu doesn't want a long-term peace deal, he's made that clear. The Israeli people have the power to replace him and usher in someone who does — and more and more it looks like that's what they're do. In that context, it's both sides' obligations to get to the table and make a deal. So it's not uniformly the Palestinians' responsibility, but they're half of the equation, for sure.

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The Mcgojoh's avatar

"...one would suggest any Ukrainian President would cede to Russia's minimum requirements for peace." are your referring to the occupied territories or to the entire state of Israel?

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Neil P.'s avatar

I can't speak for the Russians or Israelis, Ukrainians or Palestinians.

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The Mcgojoh's avatar

I'm asking for clarification of your point.

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