Highly Informative Discussion Between Israeli Foreign Minister and Professor Finkelstein

The following is an excellent way to learn the history of the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. It is a long article, but highly informative. Shlomo Ben-Ami was the Israeli Foreign Minister during the Camp David Accords, and the subsequent Taba talks. Most American readers would be shocked to see such a high-ranking Israeli politician be so admittedly critical of Israeli politics. Regardless, his discussion with Professor Finkelstein actually shows that a viable peace agreement may not have been that far off. Ben-Ami admits that Oslo was a sham offer for the Palestinians, only agreed upon as a result of Arafat's desire to regain access to the Palestinian territories. But also points out that at Camp David and Taba things were closer than some may acknowledge.

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