Biden breaks from predecessors by taking it slow on Israeli-Palestinian peace
Comments from the team ?
Comments from the team ?
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Take it slow
- Thread starter Jake1001
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exchemist
Veteran Member
Sounds like a realistic and intelligent approach to me. After all, Biden has other fish to fry at present, mainly at home. He has a raging epidemic, the economic consequences of that and US democracy is on the rocks.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
But we can try, even if there would be only a temporary peace agreement, whereas at least some deaths could be prevented.
The current Israeli government has zero interest in peace with Palestinians. When that changes, I'll be all for trying to achieve some settlement.
All true, but can’t Biden do better than Trump ?
What do you think the root of the problem is ?
Great post, Metis !
So you blame Bibi?
exchemist
Veteran Member
Maybe but the US has wasted far too much time over the years on Israel, to no effect.
Political and religious extremists on both sides.
metis
aged ecumenical anthropologist
Over the last two decades, Netanyahoo and his Likud have heavily courted the more fundamentalist religious elements in Israel, and they don't want a two-state solution. Without the support of these groups, Likud can't form a majority coalition.
If you wish, take some time when you can to think realistically about the likely consequences of Trump's decision to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Granted, it was a good political move for Donald Trump. But as you know, that's irrelevant here.
I think you might reach the same conclusions I have: Biden will be challenged to do worse than Trump, even if Biden does nothing.
Nice to see you, Sunny. Good points, all. I’ve wondered about the long term impact of moving the embassy. On the superficial level it looks good for Israel. But things are not always as they appear. Let me meditate on this post and get back in short order.
I'd be very interested in your views, Jake. Thank you.