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On November 14, New York Times writers Ethan Bronner and Mark Landler headlined, "A 90-Day Bet on Mideast Talks," saying:
"The vote by Mr. Netanyahu's cabinet on (Obama's) proposal is expected to be very close but (it's) likely to pass by at least one vote, analysts said. Likewise, while the Palestinians have objected partly because the proposed construction freeze does not include East Jerusalem which they want as the capital of their future state, that is not considered an issue likely to dissuade them from rejoining the talks."
New York Times and other major media writers are clueless on East Jerusalem. Palestinians don't want it as their future capital. It's non-negotiably theirs now, what neither The Times or other Western media will acknowledge, showing one-sided support for Israel.
A Final Comment
Another illusory construction halt is bad enough, especially by avoiding the real issue - an unconditional ban on new building as a starting point for negotiations. Worse still is the sham peace process when conflict rages daily. Numerous reports explain why.
On November 13, Israeli forces raided Bil'in village for the fifth time almost in as many days, invading homes late at night, randomly shooting, using concussion grenades, reigning terror on peaceful civilians, a process repeated regularly throughout the Territories.
On November 14, B'Tselem said Israel's Separation Wall is strangling al-Walajah village in southwest Jerusalem, half of it stolen for a settlement. The Wall, in fact, surrounds the village, causing enormous damage, and isolating it from the city and West Bank, an act of war by other means.
Another report said Saffa Palestinians are prohibited from farming. Five international activists were arrested trying to escort residents to their land, accused of entering a closed military zone. One was beaten and injured. Israel has earmarked Saffa for annexation, another belligerent act.
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