Some Israeli officials question PM Netanyahu's insistence on
Palestinian recognition of Israel as a "Jewish state," and Leonard
Fein calls the demand frivolous. Nabeel Shaath says settlement
construction must stop. An Israeli general proposes a plan for revival
in Gaza. Palestinians and settlers compete over planting, olive
harvesting. Palestinians reiterate they may seek UN recognition. UN
officials say they support a Palestinian state next year. Israeli
forces wound one Palestinian in Gaza, arrest 16 in the West Bank.
Ha'aretz says Palestinian and Jewish terrorists should be treated
equally. Israel's formulae for the Gaza blockade are revealed.
Rightists plan a memorial for Kahane in Jerusalem. MK Dichter cancels
a trip to Spain, fearing arrest. Aaron David Miller says that if PM
Rabin were alive today, we would have peace. Dennis Ross tells
Israelis failed talks could imperil their security. Hamas officials
say another battle with Israel is imminent. Disputes over the Church
of the Holy Nativity may be resolved. Raja Khalidi questions the
notion of "economic peace." The JTA looks at the role of the Jewish
Diaspora in peace. Rep. Eric Cantor proposes reassigning aid to
Israel. Israel and the Vatican spar over the occupation.
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