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Path to peace. he defended the united statess failure to veto u.n. resolution condemning last week the jewish settlements someç call occupied territory. that ratcheted up tension between israel and president obama has about three weeks left in his term. here is secretary kerry moments ago. >> the two-state solution is the only way to achieve, a just and lasting peace between israelis and palestinians. it is the only way to insure israels future, as a jewish and democratic state. living in peac...

But we can not, in good conscience do nothing and say nothing when we see the hope of peace slipping away. this is a time to stand up for what is right. we have long known what two states living side by side in peace and security looks like. we should not be afraid to say so. now i really began to reflect on what we have learned and the way ahead when i recently joined president obama in jerusalem, for the state funeral for shimoç peres. he was one of the founding fathers of israel who became o...

A one hour speech by president obama. this is pure rhetoric to try to coverç up for the flawed assumptions. number one, the two-state solution. that is a flawed assumption. why? because when they had an agreement between the palestinians and the israelis decades ago, the palestinians were the first ones to break that agreement that he talked about. kennedy: yeah. >> secondly, security is the most important thing. if you demand that the occupied area be given to the palestinians, israel becomes...

Met. principle six, end the conflict and all-out standing claims enablingç normalized relations and enhanced regional security for all as envisaged by the arab peace initiative. it is essential for both sides that the final status agreement resolves all of the outstanding issues and finally brings closure to this conflict, so that everyone can move ahead to a new era of peaceful coexistence and cooperation, for israel this must also bring broader peace, with all of its arab neighbors. that is ...

Non-militarized state. security is the fundamental issue for israel, together with a couple of others i mentioned. but security is critical. everyone understands that no israeli government can ever accept an agreement that does not satisfy its security needs, or that risks creating an enduring security threat like gaza transferred to the west bank. and israel must be able to defend itself effectively including against terrorism and other regional threats. in fact there is a real willinondss by e...

Violation of international law. a very long speech at the state department wrapping up a short while ago, secretary kerry said the u.n. vote was quote, in accordance with american values and the two-state solution is only way to achieve a secure israel. >> we can not properly defend and protect israel if we allow a viable two-state solution to be destroyed by our own eyes. and thats the bottom line. the vote in the united nations was about preserving the two-state solution. thats what we were st...

Fundamental issue for the palestinians. they need to know that the military occupation itself will really end after an agreed transitional process. they need to know they can live inç freedom and dignity in a sovereign state while providing security for their population, even without a military of their own. this is widely accepted as well. and it is important to understand there are many different ways without occupation for israel and palestine and jordan and egypt and the united states and ...

Legitimate security needs. and we have called for significantly easing the movement and access restrictions to and f)m gaza with due consideration for israels need to protect its citizens from terrorist attacks. so let me stress here again. none of the steps that i just talked about would negatively impact israels security. let me also emphasize, this is not about offering limited economic measures that perpetuate the status quo. were talking about significant steps that would signal"r1 progres...

Directed towards this administration best serve israels national interests and its relationship with an ally that has been steadfast in its support as i described. those attacks alongside allegations of u.s.-led conspiracy and otherç manufactured claims distract attention from what the substance of this vote was really all about. we all understand that israel faces very serious threats in a very tough neighborhood. israelis are rightfully concerned about making sure that there is not a new ter...