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Jews could be welcomed in future Palestinian state

Jews could be welcome in a future Palestinian state, but this is a separate matter from accepting Israeli settlements.
A Jewish settler with a baby in a stroller attends a dedication ceremony for a new neighbourhood in the Jewish settlement of Gitit in the Jordan Valley January 2, 2014. Control of the Jordan Valley is one of a number of contentious issues causing disputes during the current Israeli-Palestinian peace talks. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel on Thursday to help re-energise the peace negotiations. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun (WEST BANK - Tags: POLITICS REAL ESTATE SOCIETY) - RTX16ZU3

When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initially suggested the possibility of Jewish settlers to remain citizens of the Palestinian state, it was not clear whether this was a bluff or a serious proposal. While Palestinian negotiators were quick to reject the idea, it was members of the Israeli cabinet themselves who revealed the true intention of Netanyahu’s proposal.

Israel's right-wing Minister of Economy and Trade Naftali Bennett described Netanyahu's statement as "very dangerous." Israeli newspapers said that a trap intended for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas exploded in the face of Netanyahu's own government.

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