Israel To Take New Approach in Peace Process

Written by: Aaron Katsman | April 17, 2009

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Citing continued failure and a flawed process the new Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, looks like it will be taking a  much different approach in peace negotiations that previous Israeli governments.

According to the Daily Mail: “Liberman said: ‘The historic approach has so far not brought any result or solution.’

He said they would need to find a ‘new approach’.

He added: ‘Past prime ministers were prepared to make wide-ranging concessions and the result of the Olmert-Livni government was the second Lebanon war, the operation in Gaza, severance of relations with Qatar and Mauritania, Gilad Schalit still in captivity and the peace process at a dead end.’

Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials of the new government have spoken at length about the emotional and strategic ties between Israel and the United States, clear differences are emerging over the outlines for an Israeli-Palestinian peace.

Ultra-nationalist Lieberman made waves after after taking office last month, saying the past year of U.S.-led negotiations was no longer relevant and concessions to Palestinians only invite war.”

Looks like Israel will hold the Palestinians accountable for terrorism, as we demand that they acknowledge, officially, that Israel has a right to exist in their own Jewish homeland.