Reply #23: Some of the proposals demanded right-of-return

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Which, of course no Israeli PM would accept it, lest be on their last leg in politics.

Like I said, Palestinians have shot themselves in the foot when it comes to diplomacy time and time again. They don't realize the give a little, get a little steps towards lasting peace, it seems.

No matter what Hamas offers, if it includes any land concessions (which all offers thus far have), it will be political suicide for a Prime Minister to accept. On top of that, it erodes military confidence, that the country bowed to militants armed with glorified rocks.

You make a good point, it isn't in Israel's best interest to accept an offer like those Hamas has extended, but that is the basis for negotiations right? No one ever comes away from the table getting everything they want, and nobody leaves without giving up something in the name of progress towards a bigger goal. That is what both sides don't understand. The price for Israel will always be higher, without a doubt, which is why you see Palestinians offering and Israeli's refusing. Nothing you can do about it, until Israel wants something the Palestinians can offer them.