Israeli-Palestinian peace talks must be inclusive
The future of a viable Palestinian state will ultimately lie in the choices that President Abbas makes in the coming days. His overtures to the Arab League to garner support on next steps is a positive move.
Whether or not the peace talks will proceed in the long run is unclear. But if negotiations are to continue – and be successful – now is the time for Abbas to re-examine how they can truly become more inclusive and representative of the realities at play in the West Bank and Gaza.
With Gaza under the control of Hamas, decision-making regarding the future of its population's welfare and statehood will end up without the buy-in of Hamas.… Seguir leyendo »