Why Biden’s Gaza Gambit Is Likely to Fail

In the midst of all of that, the Arab world is moving on. The new game in town is Saudi-Israel normalization. The two-state solution is off the table. Palestinian freedom is off the table. Washington is distracted with other issues; it’s not a priority. So I think all of those are the context in which they’re saying, “Look, right now, Palestinians ... See more

Negotiations are a euphemism for capitulation if the shadow of power is not cast across the bargaining table.

George P. Shultz