Obama is about to get "peace" talks up and running in the Middle East.
The caveat to get Israel on board according to this article, is a hard line stance by the US against Iran on nuclear activity. And here I thought the last 8 years of neocons urging war in Iran was hardcore as can be. I am the ingrate.
How do you change deep seated warring based on micro and macro essential cultural, religious, personal, and revenge laden hatred conducted over decades?
Good luck...
One last thing -
In negotiations, when actor 1 wants a condition that is outside of the realm of the immediate focus - in this case Israel wants the US to obliterate Iran - is there any chance of a positive result.
Guardian UK: Barack Obama on brink of deal for Middle East peace talks
Key to bringing Israel on board is a promise by the US to adopt a much tougher line with Iran over its alleged nuclear weapons programme.
As well as a tougher US approach to Iran, which the Israelis see as their top priority, the deal would see Israel offering a temporary and partial moratorium on the expansion of settlements on the West Bank in return for moves by Arab states towards normalisation of relations.
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