A US proposal for a 90-day settlement freeze extension is expected to
be adopted by the Israeli cabinet. It may anticipate that the outlines
of borders can be set in the next three months. Defense analysts say
Israel could not turn down so many advanced fighter jets. The New York
Times says PM Netanyahu should stop playing games and get serious
about peace, and Tom Friedman says he seems to think he can fly. A new
book looks at graffiti art in Gaza. PM Fayyad says Palestinians need
political, but not security, pluralism. Israel claims Hamas missiles
can reach Tel Aviv. Fatah and Hamas blame each other for failed unity
talks. Zvi Bar'el says it might make sense for Palestinians to seek UN
recognition. Aluf Benn says Pres. Obama really wants Netanyahu to
change his cabinet. The Independent profiles an Israeli holocaust
survivor who is harassed for renting rooms to Palestinian students.
The National says the US is an enabler, not a friend, of Israel.
Hussein Shobokshi accuses Israel of racism. Ghanem Nuseibeh says Arab
states must be part of a peace arrangement.
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