Peace proces kept in limbo by Barbora Misakova

Where is no trust, there is no deal – that would probably characterize the relations between Palestine and Israel the best. The peace talks between these two rivals ended up sooner than they actually began. The whole situation was messed up by Israeli side, when Israeli occupation authorities authorized the construction of 112 new apartments in the West Bank despite a promise to slowdown settlement building. A low-key meeting took place on Tuesday at the White House, where US President Barack Obama led talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu. In the meantime, Israel officials gave the green light to build 20 additional new homes for settlers in East Jerus! alem. The meeting was held just a day after fresh U.S. criticism of Jewish home construction. But Natanyahu says: “If the Americans support the unreasonable demands made by the Palestinians regarding a freeze on settlements in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, the peace process risks being blocked for years.” Although “President Obama and the prime minister met privately for an hour and a half and the atmosphere was good”, neither this short visit yielded sign of a breakthrough in the stalled Middle East peace process. Leaders’ advisers should continue discussions on the ideas raised at the meeting and should hold further talks today. Netanyahu, during his three-day stay and under pressure from members of his right-leaning coalition didn’t show intention of backing down on settlement construction. During his meeting with congressional leaders, Netanyahu allegedly said: “We must not be trapped by an illogical and unreasonable demand.! ” But what is more illogical and unreasonable than this ! constant and mutual accusation that is keeping peace process in limbo?

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