In Jerusalem, Pence optimistically declares 'new era' for peace talks even as Palestinians snub...

[DonViejo]

Source: The Washington Post



In Jerusalem, Pence optimistically declares ‘new era’ for peace talks even as Palestinians snub visit

By Jenna Johnson, Loveday Morris and Ruth Eglash January 22 at 6:35 AM

JERUSALEM — Vice President Pence optimistically proclaimed the “dawn of a new era” for the Middle East peace process Monday, even as Palestinians and Arab Israelis boycotted his visit to Israel over the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

Pence claimed the decision on Jerusalem was taken by President Trump because he was convinced that it would create an opportunity to move forward “in good faith” with both Israel and the Palestinian Authority. But it was difficult Monday how it could eventually stir progress.

Palestinian officials snubbed Pence’s visit. President Mahmoud Abbas, meanwhile, met with European foreign ministers in Brussels to press for a so-called “two-state solution” between Israel and Palestinians. Abbas also seeks for Europe to take an expanded role in the peace process.

The Israeli government said it gave Pence a full head-of-state welcome ceremony — complete with military band — at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office in Jerusalem. The vice president looked notably at ease after more awkward meetings in Egypt and Jordan, where he has been defending the U.S. decision on Jerusalem.

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[Iliyah]

1. Wait for it.

Only the reason these so call "Christians" are in good grace with Israel is because of Jerusalem "Salem" and the end days. Beware Israel, unfortunately Israel is governed by psychos who apparently refuse to see the danger.

[leftynyc]

3. They see it, they understand it

and have no problem with those they consider useful idiots.

[leftynyc]

2. Being that both the Palestinian AND

the Christians have cancelled their meetings with Mr. Pence, that's an absurd claim.

[karynnj]

11. Unless he views the "peace process" as basically between the US and the Netanyahu government

- thinking the US could give the Arab nations other things that will lead them to abandon role in supporting the Palestinians and that the international community will accept anything the US backs.

There have been some hints as to what this "peace deal" could be. Some of the Israeli media referred to the Trump administration being interested in an idea that Netanyahu floated in 2014 to give the Palestinians land in the Sinai desert in exchange for their land in areas of the West Bank that Israel wants. This was not something that either the Egyptians or the Palestinians agreed with, because they both would be losers, especially the Palestinians. It also makes comments by people like Avigdor Lieberman and Naftali Bennett about annexing areas without the Palestinians make sense.

It is an attempt to overturn the conventional wisdom that Israel can not be Jewish and democratic and keep what they call Judea and Samaria. It would be the Israeli version of the Trail of Tears that would likely NOT lead to peace in the region.

[SWBTATTReg]

4. Pence is an idiot...

[avebury]

5. Well ....... isn't he delusional! nt

[Turbineguy]

6. Most governments

probably view the US Government as run by these clowns as bizarre. The government is shut down. Trump and Pence are obviously incapable of running it.

Pence is in la-la land.

[mobeau69]

7. Brawl in Knesset

[Iliyah]

8. Ugh

OK, doesn't it look like those two people on the left are about to kiss.

[Scurrilous]

10. Dipshit Bibi (bottom right in screen grab) seems to enjoying himself.

[groundloop]

9. 'new era for peace talks' (hint - there won't be peace as long as 45* is dictating the terms)

These fucking morons think they can march into an extremely complex situation, pick a side to favor, and dictate the terms.

[Corgigal]

12. Manaforts pick

Pence will only be around until Manafort makes a deal with Mueller team. Manafort doesn't look like a person who could handle a long prison sentence. Christians shouldn't have pick a Russian tool for their gateway to heaven.

[DavidDvorkin]

13. It is a new era

He's correct. However, "new" doesn't mean "better".

[lark]

14. Stupid asshole, thinks there's only 1 party in this negotiation.

They think they can just kill enough Palestinians to make them accept permanent slave status with no rights at all, that's how these rw asses are - total fascist bullies disconnected from reality.

[burrowowl]

15. Pence is as dangerous as the POS

he is the VPOS!

[Cha]

16. POSTFU and VPOSTFU