Netanyahu says peace deal would leave some settlements in Palestine

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=679571

JERUSALEM (AFP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday raised the possibility that some Jewish settlements would remain under Palestinian sovereignty if the two sides struck a peace deal.

"It is clear that some of the settlements will not be part of a (peace) deal," Netanyahu, wrapping up a visit to the United States, told Israeli television.

"I will not abandon anyone. I will not leave any Israeli unprotected," he added when asked if some West Bank areas with settlements would form part of a future Palestinian state.

The prime minister reiterated that peace with the Palestinians hinged on their recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and ruled out concessions on annexed east Jerusalem where the Palestinians want to set up their future capital.

This sounds less of a deal and more of a threat by Fibi.

[PDJane]

1. Standard tactic to keep the conflict going.

Make sure your opponent can't agree, then blame them for scuttling the peace talks.

Israel does not want peace.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

2. "Israel does not want peace."

Israel wants most of the West Bank minus those pesky others, IMHO.