Why Bibi Won't Really 'Give Peace A Chance'

Arab Peace Initiative

Elisheva Goldberg explains why, despite a credulous Reuters headline, we shouldn't believe that Netanyahu is actually ready to consider the Arab Peace Initiative.

Published Jun. 5 2013 1:45PM EDT

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"Netanyahu signals readiness to consider 2002 Arab peace plan" read the Reuters headline. Well, I heard Netanyahu's speech live via the Knesset website today, and all I can say is: I don't buy it.

Bibi got up to address the Knesset today because he had to.

Elisheva Goldberg

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Why Bibi Won't Really 'Give Peace A Chance'

Elisheva Goldberg explains why, despite a credulous Reuters headline, we shouldn't believe that Netanyahu is actually ready to consider the Arab Peace Initiative.

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Elisheva Goldberg