jpost editorial: The dispute between the Palestinians & Israelis is not about settlements
The Palestinians will not recognize the right of the Jewish people to a state in the Jewish homeland, with ANY boundaries.
The settlements are a red herring, since NO boundaries of Israel as a Jewish state are acceptable to the Palestinians, and there is no common ground on which to obtain any agreement — it is a zero sum game. It is just part of a tactic demanding of Israel endless concessions, in return for which more concessions will be demanded. Since there is no limit to the hunger for Israeli concessions, it is futile for Israel to make concessions and expect any concession in return from the Palestinian Arab side.