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If allowed to emerge, the hoped-for endgame will be two states for two peoples based on UN resolutions 242 and 338.

So long as the real meaning of “Nakba,” i.e. 1948, serves as the Palestinians' main point of reference, negotiations are bound to fail. But as long as Israel refuses to address 1967, the Palestinians will continue reverting back to 1948.

Egyptian political player Tarek Heggy states that "Israel is not the cause of our problems"; says leader like Yitzhak Rabin needed in ME conflict.

A reversal of roles between Israel and the Palestinians has been taking place over the last 2 years, with the latter becoming more strategically savvy while the former’s sophistication diminishes. In this context, any new “plan” that Netanyahu hopes can save the day may end up in the ever-growing diplomatic graveyard.

Sameh Shoukry says peace agreement has been beneficial to Egypt, will be upheld; opposition leader Ayman Nour reportedly disagrees.

The “blame Israel” game is finally exposed for what it is – a myth.

In this coming decade, Israel will likely find that it must rely on itself to advance interests and goals in region and world.

The ideological battle in this country is no longer between hawk and dove, and it no longer has anything to do with peace.

Before those on the Right begin to gloat, they need to contemplate the political meaning of what just occurred.