15 years after his assassination, Israelis are divided on PM Rabin's
legacy. Saeb Erakat says peace depends on an end to Israeli settlement
activity. PM Fayyad says he's not running for president. The PA
opposes Hamas involvement in peace talks. Pres. Abbas says
Palestinians may be forced to seek UN recognition, but negotiations
remain the first option. The US reportedly suggests Israel lease land
in East Jerusalem from a future Palestinian state. Israel bars
Palestinian children from a Tel Aviv film festival. Amnon
Be'eri-Sulitzeanu says segregation of Jews and Arabs in Israel is
“almost absolute.” Israel's settler population is growing at three
times the national average. The Jerusalem Post says PM Netanyahu lacks
a Cabinet majority for a settlement freeze. Egyptian officials say
there has been no breakthrough on negotiations. Daphna Baram says a
recent row over school textbook shows some Israeli thinking is
evolving, but some not. Hassan Haidar says Israel's government and
settlers are becoming obsessed with the Palestinian olive harvest.
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