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New Israeli government makes no pretense of peace

For the first time in 20 years, an Israeli government will be sworn in without a mention or plan of resolving the Palestinian conflict.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the plenum at Israel's parliament in Jerusalem May 4, 2015. Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Monday he would not join the new coalition government being formed by Netanyahu, citing disputes over legislation. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun  - RTX1BHTM

For the first time in 20 years, an Israeli government will be sworn in without a mention or plan of resolving the Palestinian conflict. This is actually a good thing, for it reveals the true nature and position of Israel. Israelis have in the past boasted that when it comes to Palestine, they negotiate the conflict among themselves.

Now there is no mention, no program and therefore no more pretense that Israel wants peace and the only thing holding back the winds of peace is the absence of a Palestinian partner.

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