Tuesday, February 20, 2018

February 20, 2018 -- Palestinian President Abbas calls for an international peace summit.


AFP

BBC NEWS: In what some might consider a surprising move, Palestinian President Abbas spoke to the United Nations, calling for an international peace summit in order to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.   He described the situation as “no longer bearable” for Palestinians.   In response, Israel’s ambassador Danny Danon argued that Abbas is simply avoiding direct talks with Israel.  He said, “rather than driving just 12 minutes between Ramallah to Jerusalem he has chosen to fly 12 hours to New York to avoid the possibility of peace.”
Sometimes I just wonder!  On the one hand, maybe Abbas really wants peace, and is simply afraid to talk with Israel.   On the other, maybe he does not want peace with the Israelis, but simply wants to appeal to the United Nations in order to obtain their sympathy.  Not sure! 
Is it possible for a United State(s) of Israel?    

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