Despite the gulf between the parties (Israelis and Palestinians), they and the international community share a common interest and duty to prevent a security or humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory. |
If the prospect of a viable Palestinian state in the framework of a two-state solution is seen to dwindle because of unilateral Israeli actions, it will become even more difficult to persuade the Palestinians that there is anything to be gained from moving toward compromise. |
It will become even more difficult to persuade the Palestinians that there is anything to be gained from moving toward compromise. |