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1 | david, Monday Jan 05, 2009

duh, however, Bolton is only 1/2 right, The West Bank and Gaza need to be in total Israeli sovereign control, for ever! The only way to reform psychotic brainwashed from birth (they are proud of this) Pals is to remove all combatants and put them in Gitmo or a like facility and try them for war crimes against humanity, of which they are guilty against their own civilians, and Israeli civilians, civilian pals need to undergo serious psych counseling by Western professionals, and be absorbed totally into the two sovereign states flanking Israel. Israel needs Gaza and W. Bank for her security,

2 | terry baren, Monday Jan 05, 2009

This is an old idea that has periodically been revisited. It makes a whole lot of sense because of the proximity of the West Bank to Jordan and Gaza to Egypt. The problem is this has never been embraced by the parties involved. Their economies would most likely not be able to handle the added burden of annexing two extremely poor areas without the help of the United States hopefully the European Union, Saudia Arabia and eventually Syria. This is why comprehensive talks must be started immediately in the area between all of these parties. Without everyone at the table it will not work.

3 | Itzhak Ben Elchanan, Ma'aleh Adumim, Israel, Monday Jan 05, 2009

G\za should revert to either Egyptian or trusteeship control secured by both Egyptian and Israeli armed forces. Judea and Samaria could be divided between Israel and Jordan, with Israel retaining its settlement blocs andd a presence in the jordan valley. The Arabs of Israeli Judea and Samaria should be repatriated either to Gaza or Jordan and be compensated by the Arab billionaire states which have long contributed to Islamic terrorism directed not only at Israel, but at Egypt and Jordan as well. The Israeli areas could then b populated by Israeli Jews without innconveniencing Arab residents.

4 | ROGER, Monday Jan 05, 2009

HOW ABOUT LOOKING UP THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT. G-D (MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH) (OWNER OF) GAVE MUCH MORE AREA OF LAND TO THE JEWS THAN THEY NOW CONTROL, WHAT IS GIVEN BY G-D IS WORTH DEFENDING AND PROTECTING. THIS COVENANT IS EVERLASTING AND NONCONDITIONAL. THE JEWISH PEOPLE BEST NOT DISREGARD THIS AGREEMENT WITH G-D. LETS PRAY FOR PEACE AND ACT WITH FORCE IF REQUIRED.

5 | davidd teaneck, nj, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Good idea, but... Why would Egypt want to step into the morass? They've refused before. Why would Jordan want more Palestinians to destabilize the regime? They've refused before, too. Just like the Osloites foolishly wishing the Palestinians think like them, Bolton needs to realize that just because it's a good idea doesn't make it practical or possible. He needs to say how this idea could be implemented.

6 | Francisco, Monday Jan 05, 2009

It's a fantastic idea but unfortunately neither Egypt nor Jordan want to regain control over those areas.Why not? Their governments are the main targets of the radical islam which controls most of hearts and mind of the pals, at least in Gaza.

7 | Charles M., Monday Jan 05, 2009

I have grave doubts that Hamas will agree to anythig except continuing to try and kill Jews and to destroy Israel. Iran and other Islamic supply Hamas with weapons and money to continuing the killing. THERE IS NO SOLUTION short of going into GAZA and routing out Hamas, lining them up against a wall, and executing them, and I mean ALL of them. That is the ONLY way unless the Hamas fighters are all killed in combat. Now THAT is a solution.

8 | Woodah, Los Angeles, Monday Jan 05, 2009

That would be very nice. Problem is, neither Egypt or Jordan will go for it. Even if the US underwrote the entire project, they still wouldn't want the hassle. Perhaps more plausible would be negotiations with the Arab League based on the 2002 Saudi Initiative, wherein an international Arab force controls a Palestinian Protectorate until such time as the Palestinians can get their act together. No one cares when Arabs crack down on Arabs.

9 | Fernando, Amsterdam, Monday Jan 05, 2009

I hesitate to give advice from the comfort of the distance, but I've been thinking this for some time, as has scholar daniel Pipes, I think John Bolton is correct to think this is the best, perhaps the only solution.

10 | Tom from FL, Monday Jan 05, 2009

For all of those leader nations promoting a two-state solution, they should create a Palestinian state ( to be within one of their own countries) - similar to how they remade Israel from Arabs, fund the massive movement of all Palestinians and their relatives - just as they did for U.S. native reservations, reconstruct their economies and cities - just as they did for Japan and Germany after WWII, assist in their rebuilding of democratic government - just as they did for Iraq, and reorient their social structure - just as they did with Kwansa. That would be a true example of nation building.

11 | Johnson, Monday Jan 05, 2009

#1, you are proposing the 1-state option, also espoused by Iran and some Israelis. It's feasible - would require that Israel bcome a secular state with constitutional equality for all citizens. Another reasonable 3-state solution would be Gaza, Israel, West Bank. In the end, though, no solution will work until Washinton backs it with correspondingly selective national bribes, eg. we'll pay Israel a portion of its $3b/yr if it stops building new settlements outside the 1967 borders, we'll pay Hamas their portion if they quit rockets, etc. - and we won't give anyone cluster bombs, et al.

12 | M. Khaneet Yosef; United States, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Bolton is correct about three States, but they are not as he lays out. Israel will make a forced peace within and between Egypt and Syria. In order to make peace within, Syria and Israel must first be forced to make peace . Then, Egypt and Syria can force a peace within Israel that includes Jordan. This means Jerusalem will be divided, something we must accept for a time. It will become a divided capitol but only in the sense of it being the seat of two physical nations. It will remain a unified city, but the seat of three religious nations, Islam, Christianity and Judaism for a time.

13 | Nechama in NJ, Monday Jan 05, 2009

I have been pushing this idea for some time. This will only work if hamas is removed from Gaza just as Jordan's King Hussein removed PLO from Jordan in 1971 after Black September & shipped them into exile to Lebanon. In this case, hamas should be sent to Iran. Israel would have to retain Jerusalem & large part of Judea & Samaria. Gaza/West Bank residents who do not want to be under Egypt or Jordan, can move to any of the other 26 muslim states. Additionally, all Israeli muslims would have to leave Israel just as Jews were forcibly removed from Gaza. Allow 1 tiny state of Israel for the Jews.

14 | M. Khaneet Yosef; United States, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Roger, I empathize with you but a Torah Jew must pay heed to what Moshe Rabbinu taught us concerning the end of days: Vayeilech: 30-24-30; and the operative phrase is "and evil will befall you at the end of days, if you do what is evil in the eyes of HASHEM, to anger Him through your handiwork." Israel is an iniquitous, secular nation who has forgotten HASHEM. But, B"H, she has a remnant of the faithful. Repent, O Israel, and return to HASHEM, and He will fulfill His promise to David malkhenu in Tehillim 110. Until then, as Koheleth said in his wisdom, "All is futility under the sun."

15 | Sepharad, Monday Jan 05, 2009

There is no supply of money and technology from other states and the jewish diaspora? The Hamas is a terrorist group, all right, what about Irgun Zvai Leumi, Lehi, Stern and Haganah like others later known as IDF? Where were Menachem Begin Yitzhak Shamir and certainly others doing by the time of the british mandate in Palestine? Is it legitimate for anyone to go against Israel or its politics? In what way? Is there any legitimate fight against the state of Israel? Tell me what to do to fight Israel without bloodshed? There are no israeli radicals?

16 | Tisha, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Why should the United States suddenly come riding in to spread cash around and "make" everyone happy. The arab states have more than sufficient funds to take every Palestinian and set them up in villas in the arab countries. The Palestinians are professional crybabies who wail, pulling at their hair and gnashing their teeth at the unfairness of it all. "those terrible jews! They wouldn't just up and die or retreat into the ocean!" So the arab world started several wars with Israel and got their butts kicked several times, and lost territory each time. Who's fault that?

17 | Tisha, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Why should the United States suddenly come riding in to spread cash around and "make" everyone happy. The arab states have more than sufficient funds to take every Palestinian and set them up in villas in the arab countries. The Palestinians are professional crybabies who wail, pulling at their hair and gnashing their teeth at the unfairness of it all. "those terrible jews! They wouldn't just up and die or retreat into the ocean!" So the arab world started several wars with Israel and got their butts kicked several times, and lost territory each time. Who's fault that?

18 | Tom, USA, Monday Jan 05, 2009

One of the few times I have heard Bolton say anything that made sense. It sounds like a good idea.

19 | David J Feiger Oakland Park, Fl, Monday Jan 05, 2009

The 1968 PLO Charter clearly states that Jordan is part of Palestine. In 70 -71 the PLO lost it's attempt to concur Jordan militarily. Jordan has a Palestinian population of 65%+ ruled my the Hashemite minority. Before 67 Pals carried Jordanian passports. The pals should be given financial incentives to relocate to their homeland in Jordan. Gazan's can op for Jordan or Egypt. Hamas is nothing more the an Islamic KKK and how the left endorses these racist murderers reveals how far they have degenerated into hate. If the left cared about the Pals they would oppose them and their Sharia Laws.

20 | Sharon and his gangs, Tel Aviv, Isreal, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Israel was and still mean one simple equation: I (Institution) + S (Sionist) + R (Radical) + A (Army) + E ( Evil) + L (Leader of the world murders countries) of of That is the meaning of Israel in the real term worse than Nazis

21 | Allen, Monday Jan 05, 2009

"Why should the United States suddenly come riding in to spread cash around and "make" everyone happy. The arab states have more than sufficient funds to take every Palestinian and set them up in villas in the arab countries. The Palestinians are professional crybabies who wail, pulling at their hair and gnashing their teeth at the unfairness of it all. "those terrible jews! They wouldn't just up and die or retreat into the ocean!" Hamas should be driven into the ocean, they are troublemakers.

22 | not bill clinton, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Well it looks like poster #20 is either a troll or a self loathing jew, or part of that nice religion of " peace"

23 | Shalom, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Nothing new, we heard this a few times before and it didn't work. And it won't work - never! They can't live in peace because war. violence, death are their culture/ relegion. That's what they learn at early stages of their "education". Solutions leading to peace? It's a dream a sweet dream, but nothing more than a dream. May Hashem Bless Israel!

24 | Steve U.S., Monday Jan 05, 2009

John Bolton: "SURRENDER IS INDEED AN OPTION!"

25 | David Gulley, Monday Jan 05, 2009

To number 1 don't forget to add Lebenon to the list of land that should fall to Israel also. Lebenon cannot control its own land from Hezbollah puppets under the Syria control. Israel will have no choice but to take back Gaza, West Bank and Lebenon to have true peace under the current status quo.

26 | PAT, Monday Jan 05, 2009

THE REASON WHY ISRAEL IS HAVING PROBLEMS ALL AROUND IS BECAUSE GOD LOVES YOU JEWS. HE WANTS YOU TO REPENT FROM YOUR SINS AND BELIEVE THAT YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN IN JESUS NAME AND ATONING BLOOD. THE BIGGEST SIN OF ALL SINS ARE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS MESSIAH (UNBELIEF). GOD LOVES YOU AND ALL THESE HEAVY TRIALS WILL BRING YOU TO CHRIST. AS A SINNER BUT GRACED AND PARDONED THROUGH JESUS CHRIST I WANT TO PROCLAME TO YOU THAT BELIEVE ALL YOUR SINS FORGIVEN IN JESUS NAME AND JESUS PRECIOUS ATONING BLOOD. IF YOU BELIEVE THIS MESSAGE YOU ARE THEN A CHILD OF GOD AND CAN ONE DAY COME TO HEAVEN

27 | PAT, Monday Jan 05, 2009

THE REASON WHY ISRAEL IS HAVING PROBLEMS ALL AROUND IS BECAUSE GOD LOVES YOU JEWS. HE WANTS YOU TO REPENT FROM YOUR SINS AND BELIEVE THAT YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN IN JESUS NAME AND ATONING BLOOD. THE BIGGEST SIN OF ALL SINS ARE TO NOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS MESSIAH (UNBELIEF). GOD LOVES YOU AND ALL THESE HEAVY TRIALS WILL BRING YOU TO CHRIST. AS A SINNER BUT GRACED AND PARDONED THROUGH JESUS CHRIST I WANT TO PROCLAME TO YOU THAT BELIEVE ALL YOUR SINS FORGIVEN IN JESUS NAME AND JESUS PRECIOUS ATONING BLOOD. IF YOU BELIEVE THIS MESSAGE YOU ARE THEN A CHILD OF GOD AND CAN ONE DAY COME TO HEAVEN

28 | Tom Toronto, Monday Jan 05, 2009

You have an intractable conflict where the Arabs will never abide by a Jewish state. All has been tried short of national suicide and the world gropes for answers when history has clearly established what needs to be done. The millions of ethnic Germans transferred after WWII, the millions of Hindus and Muslims transferred in 1947 to create Pakistan from India, the Greek and Turkish Cypriots transferred. How come when the only solution that will work is so obvious, no one dares to even mention it? If the Arab countries have to be Jeudenrien, then Israel must be Arabrien.

29 | R Ben yehuda, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Bolton is being dishonest to his own knowledge of history. Jordan kicked out the PLO in the 1970s and gave up its claim to the W Bank in 1980s. Egypt hates Hamas and wants nothing to do with ruling Gaza. There is no way in hell these countries would want to inherit Israel's problems w/ the Palestinians.

30 | Not Bill Clinton and his Gang, Monday Jan 05, 2009

N 25, 22, both of you and your Illusionist country ZIONIST TERRORIST are falling on the cell of Genocide contributors, killers, and vampires of PEACE, your ending has begun starting from your failure, PEACE IS Not for you

31 | Don, Monday Jan 05, 2009

And do you think Egypt would accept Gaza on a silver platter?

32 | anita sebok, Monday Jan 05, 2009

to reform brainwashed psychotics we need wide intrastate/ international contact, increasing the number of contacts, increasses your possibilities to prevent psychotics to continue their destruction. MORSE

33 | Ted, California, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Have you considered that the alternative to a solution is NO SOLUTION? What kind of dreamers are most of the people who have commented so far? Israel is surrounded by enemies. Some are active, and some even have peace treaties or armistices that are waiting for the right moment to be broken. The "peaceful" neighbors don't mind having Israel busy with the terrorist groups, and no interest to change the situation. All the "solutions" offered so far have one thing in common: they aren't in touch with reality. Neither is there any reality in the Jew-hating comments above.

34 | Ted, California, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Have you considered that the alternative to a solution is NO SOLUTION? What kind of dreamers are most of the people who have commented so far? Israel is surrounded by enemies. Some are active, and some even have peace treaties or armistices that are waiting for the right moment to be broken. The "peaceful" neighbors don't mind having Israel busy with the terrorist groups, and no interest to change the situation. All the "solutions" offered so far have one thing in common: they aren't in touch with reality. Neither is there any reality in the Jew-hating comments above.

35 | Sharon The Killer, Monday Jan 05, 2009

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, our prophet Mohamet - may He bless the fighters of the Palestinian Resistance, who stand guard over the land and the cities of our God from the border of the Terrorist country Israel, May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success . May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory Israel was and still mean one simple equation: I (Institution) + S (Sionist) + R (Radical) + A (Army) + E ( Evil) + L (Leader of the world murders countries) of of That is the meaning of Israel in the real term worse than Nazis

36 | Diggler, Niagara Falls, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Bolton's idea is built on a false assumption. Egypt and Jordan will never assume control, on the West Bank or in Gaza. If either state tries to make this kind of deal with Israel the Muslim Brotherhood will try (for as long as neccessary) to overthrow those two governments and resume the jihad against the Jews in "Palestine". The Arab street has always sought the destruction of the Jewish state. The Pakistanis, Turks, and Iranians too. My three state solution involves expelling the Arabs and building three Jewish states; one in Israel, one in Judea, and one in Gaza. In a perfect world.

37 | Bill, Miami Beach,Florida, Monday Jan 05, 2009

Bolton's idea is a great one,except both Egypt & Jordan would never even give it serious consideration. Egypt's Mubarak has total disdain and fear of the 20% Muslim Brotherhood minority in his country.Hamas an off shoot of the M.B, would.under Egypts jurisdiction make them a very realistic threat to the Mubarak government. Jordan feels the same way about getting involved with additional Palestinian militants. These guys will espouse the traditional Arab lip service to the Hamas cause,but they want no part of them.

38 | Pastor Dean in the USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Ever since the establishment of the Nation of Israel, the ultimate goal of the surrounding nations, namely the radical element of the Islamic faith has been the destruction of Israel. To say that giving portions of Israel over to these elements will satisfy them and bring peace is dreaming a fantasy. I believe that most Arabs truly want peace and stability with Israel, however groups like Hamas and Hizbullah do not. They see it as a religious duty to rid the Holy Lands, namely Jerusalem, of the Jews as doing the will of Allah. Therefore, how can this peace plan work.

39 | Pastor Dean in the USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Ever since the establishment of the Nation of Israel, the ultimate goal of the surrounding nations, namely the radical element of the Islamic faith has been the destruction of Israel. To say that giving portions of Israel over to these elements will satisfy them and bring peace is dreaming a fantasy. I believe that most Arabs truly want peace and stability with Israel, however groups like Hamas and Hizbullah do not. They see it as a religious duty to rid the Holy Lands, namely Jerusalem, of the Jews as doing the will of Allah. Therefore, how can this peace plan work.

40 | Billy, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

It is a given that there will be three states. Gaza has a different elite, unlikely to want to be controlled by Ramallah. Its like Pakistan and Bangladesh. The fact that Ham-ass is comprised of Islamic supremacists bent on the destruction of the non-Islamic world and pimping for the Iranians, does not change the fact that Gaza will not ultimately want to be the same country as the territory to the East of Israel.

41 | Tom Toronto, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

You have an intractable conflict where the Arabs will never abide by a Jewish state. All has been tried short of national suicide and the world gropes for answers when history has clearly established what needs to be done. The millions of ethnic Germans transferred after WWII, the millions of Hindus and Muslims transferred in 1947 to create Pakistan from India, the Greek and Turkish Cypriots transferred. How come when the only solution that will work is so obvious, no one dares to even mention it? If the Arab countries have to be Jeudenrien, then Israel must be Arabrien.

42 | Susan.Argentina, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

"Palestine" is only a geographical zone. It´s not a country.It is as if I say "Patagonia"-Means, nothing.Iran is the worst global and deadly actor.It sponsors terrorism, it threatens its allies, it doesn´t respect its own people´s human rights.A nuclear-armed Iran is not acceptable.On the other hand, Arabs were free to create a democratic state, but they went on with their terrorist activities instead.No three-state solution.Arabs are billonaires, they can relocate "palestinians" and teach them to work, to build houses .Religion is to be practised discreetly.It´s not an excuse for making WAR.

43 | Frederick Stephens, New Jersey, USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Bolton is much too much of a politician. The real solution is to give Gaza to Steve Wynn and Donald Trump - who will turn it into a real "strip". And give the West Bank to La France. It would definitely benefit from an infusion of trendy cafes, upscale apartments, and a place along the route of next year's Tour.

44 | 12 Tribes, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

I agree with #25.

45 | Dr Erwin Toriser ,Vienna,Austria, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

This is unacceptable;the solution is - all palestinians go to Jordan;Jordan changes from monarchy to democracy ,Jordan becomes the republic of palestine and so we have two democratic states in near east;the PA should keep the leadership,from Hamas take weapons away and the should to her business in social works

46 | Dr Erwin Toriser ,Vienna,Austria, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

This is unacceptable;the solution is - all palestinians go to Jordan;Jordan changes from monarchy to democracy ,Jordan becomes the republic of palestine and so we have two democratic states in near east;the PA should keep the leadership,from Hamas take weapons away and the should to her business in social works

47 | Michael (Cincinnati), Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Bolton's idea has to be the most brain dead idea for the security of Israel. Jordan and Egypt respectively controlling the West Bank and Gaza would make it impossible for Israel to defend itself from rockets, because if Egypt and Jordan don't do their job then Israel is going to attack Egypt and Jordan? I think bloody not. That idea would hamstring Israel into being able to do nothing. There are 2 options. Israel pushes them out and claims sovereignty or Gaza and the West Bank become two independent states of their own responsible for their own actions.

48 | Jae Lynn US, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Jordan is 37/48's of the Palestine under the "Palestinaian Mandate". 37/48 is about 3/4 of the land mass. we know trhe hashemite clan, that has ruled Jordan since its modern era inception. The population of Jordan has over 70% being palestinians arriving from western "palestine" (Israel) or their descendnats. Jordan is palestine.

49 | Justis, USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

To # 25 David Gulley keep Lebanon out of this terrible idea of a pipe dream of the Brainless John Bolton, Bolton has never made any sense, don't put Lebanon in the same sentence as Gaza and the West Bank.

50 | JKF, Ottawa, Canada, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Israel has no advantage or gain if three four or five states are created, but sustainable peace is the prime interest for Israel. An independent Gaza state and an independent West bank state would be the most rapid solution to achieve peace, given that two different Pal entities control these two different areas. But the problem of a sustainable peace remains. The current Hamas terrorist regime in Gaza has absolutely no intention to be peaceful; they have had 3+ years to demonstrate one once of humanity, they have not, they are monumentally stupid; they have set back Gaza 20+ years at least.

51 | Peter Barker, Canada, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Is everyone here as nutty as John Bolton? How can you all imagine that Egypt and Jordan would dare be party to such treachery? And why on earth would they want to do it? Such a land grab would probably lead to the overthrow of Mubarak and the Jordanian monarchy and their replacment by religious fundamentalists. Be as extreme as you like, but, please, pay attention to the world as it is.

52 | PM, California, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

How about an "All-State Solution" - Make Gaza the Capitol of the United Nations and the IMF. Then get them to pass a resolution requiring that their Capitol must meet humanitarian, international justice and economic standards before they can pass judgment on others. That should calm them down for the next 60 years.

53 | PM, California, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

How about an "All-State Solution" - Make Gaza the Capitol of the United Nations and the IMF. Then get them to pass a resolution requiring that their Capitol must meet humanitarian, international justice and economic standards before they can pass judgment on others. That should calm them down for the next 60 years.

54 | Terri in USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Israel is for the covenant people but the prophecies will be fulfilled. It is going to be awfully rugged. The nation state called Israe (which is not necessarily what G-d had in mind in its present form AT ALL)l have elected corrupt leader after corrupt leader, when the LORD is your leader and you recognize Messiah-ben-David and repent of supporting and sustaining evil leaders all over the world and turn to G-d, you will have safety and peace (and I don't mean the peace defined in the Koran/Quaran! Blessed is the nation whose g-d is the LORD. Presently, lock&load, canned food,bottled water

55 | Terri in USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Israel is for the covenant people but the prophecies will be fulfilled. It is going to be awfully rugged. The nation state called Israe (which is not necessarily what G-d had in mind in its present form AT ALL)l have elected corrupt leader after corrupt leader, when the LORD is your leader and you recognize Messiah-ben-David and repent of supporting and sustaining evil leaders all over the world and turn to G-d, you will have safety and peace (and I don't mean the peace defined in the Koran/Quaran! Blessed is the nation whose g-d is the LORD. Presently, lock&load, canned food,bottled water

56 | Terri in USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Israel is for the covenant people but the prophecies will be fulfilled. Going to be awfully rugged! The nation state called Israel (which is not necessarily what G-d had in mind in its present form AT ALL)l have elected corrupt leader after corrupt leader, when the LORD is your leader and you recognize Messiah-ben-David, repent of supporting/sustaining evil leaders all over the world and turn to G-d, you will have safety and peace (and I don't mean the peace defined in the Koran/Quaran!) Blessed is the nation whose G-d is the LORD. Now, lock&load, canned food,bottled water, safe rooms!

57 | Terri in USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Israel is for the covenant people but the prophecies will be fulfilled. Going to be awfully rugged! The nation state called Israel (which is not necessarily what G-d had in mind in its present form AT ALL)l have elected corrupt leader after corrupt leader, when the LORD is your leader and you recognize Messiah-ben-David, repent of supporting/sustaining evil leaders all over the world and turn to G-d, you will have safety and peace (and I don't mean the peace defined in the Koran/Quaran!) Blessed is the nation whose G-d is the LORD. Now, lock&load, canned food,bottled water, safe rooms!

58 | Shahid Syed - Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Republicans sound good in terms of being pro-Israel. But, reality is that we should work hard on making Democrats like that.

59 | Terry - Eilat, Israel, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

It only sounds good in theory. In practice, the Palestinians would undermine Jordan for sure, possibly Egypt. Then, we'd have TWO big terrorist states on our border, something which might happen anyway if Islamists come to power. No state is stable in the Middle-East. The un-politically correct but difficult option is to expel Arabs from Gaza & the West Bank, but this would be opposed by almost everyone including the US. It would not bring peace, but Israel would be have more secure borders. The Arabs just will not reconcile themselves to the existence of Israel.

60 | Shahid Syed - Karachi, Pakistan, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Yes, this would suppose to be a very well-settled and lasting solution. Right now, Middle East needs solid solutions, like one presented by Mr. John Bolton. Real states with real security forces! I agree with that.

61 | david, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

John Bolton is spot on. Why do so many of you dismiss Bolton's proposal because you say Egypt and Jordan won't agree? Arab rejectionism has marked every international proposal to divide Palestine between Jews and Arabs since 1920. What is now needed is international pressure on Jordan, Egypt and the Arab League to negotiate on the basis of Bolton's proposals. If they refuse then they should be politely told no more international aid or diplomatic support will be given to the Palestinian Arabs. The offer of Jordanian or Egyptian citizenship needs to be accepted or they can remain stateless.

62 | Michal from Jerusalem, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Roger..you're delusional. We all know what the covenant says, but unfortunately G-d isn't exactly preventing rockets from entering Sderot every day. I must say, a lot of the problem lies within religious fundamentalism, echoed ever day by crazy religious zionists...like you..., and islamic fundamentalists on the other side. In other words, your comments show that you, Roger, and these islamist posses a narrow minded view, that will surely perpetuate....NOT cease an extremely complicated conflict that has already taken way too many lives.

63 | elliot washington, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

sounds like old 'jordanian option'-thanx again arik sharon!---arab states will want the terrorists dead before considering this option which is more likely to succeed than any pal state which cannot be viable because the Land is too small and its terrorist rulers.

64 | Taytelbaum, M.C. Rotterdam Holland, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

To Pat: does the word infidel and oil mean anything to you? Has jesus given you all that?

65 | Han Norway, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

One state! Arab/ Israel state solution- every fifth Israeli is a Palestinian, the birth rate of the arab population is higher than the Jewish. If you join hands and create one state it would be the the most resourceful state in the region. I know many Arabs and Jews and it seems to me that they have many things in common. But i guess that the chance for peace fades away for every civilien killed in Gaza. And to Susan #42 "they can relocate "palestinians" and teach them to work, to build houses" Palestinians are educated and hard working people( think about studying under occupation)

66 | Gerald (Atlanta), Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Any solution that involves the Palestinians leaving is a one sided one that benefits only Israel and America. The Palestinians do not want it, plus no other nation wants to add a huge very poor population. And nor would you. Do YOU want to pick up and leave for someplace else? Or for your country be one of those that accepts millions of poor people? And for all these American Zionists ... why stick the Palestinians in an Arab country? If Israel's security means so much to you, why don't you lobby for the Palestinians to be relocated to America, preferably in New York and Miami?

67 | Gerald (Atlanta), Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

david: "If Jordan and Egypt refuse then they should be politely told no more international aid or diplomatic support will be given to the Palestinian Arabs." And this hurts Jordan and Egypt how? And why should "the international community" demand that sovereign states solve a refugee problem that they did not create? Jordan and Egypt did not create the Palestinian problem. There isn't even any evidence that their government is contributing to the terror problem. That the Palestinians can just be driven off is as racist as was the explusion of Jews from Spain.

68 | Gerald (Atlanta), Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Tom Toronto: "How come when the only solution that will work is so obvious, no one dares to even mention it?" Because first you need a place to transfer the Palestinians to. The relocated Germans were accepted by Germany. The relocated Hindus and Muslims were accepted by India and Pakistan. But no Arab country is going to accept the Palestinians, and furthermore no Arab country should. A country is only responsible for its own population within its own borders, so Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon etc. are not responsible for the Palestinians any more than Canada or America is.

69 | Gerald (Atlanta), Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

Dr Erwin Toriser: The solution is all Palestinians go to Jordan? Please. The Palestinians don't want to go, and the Jordanians won't accept them. How about my solution, which is all Israelis go to eastern Europe, or maybe to New York and Miami? Now the idea of two Palestinian states (or a single state) I like. Why? Because if such a state attacks Israel, then Israel could simply crush them in a war just like all nations handle their threats. Problem solved. As long as Israel keeps deluding itself that this problem can be solved without a war, both Jews and Palestinians will continue to suffer

70 | Sonny USA, Tuesday Jan 06, 2009

The talk of peace, what has the West gained in 40 years? Conflict and destine from Islam. There will never be peace in the Holy Land as long as the West allows the Islamic deception to stand. Islam could make peace tomorrow with Israel but, Islam sees Israel as the pone of the United States, the US is Big Satan and Israel is Little Satan. The US thinks that normal diplomatic channels and relations with the Islamic world will work. The West is naïve and Islam will have over played its cards; by then it will be to late, it leads to war. Lord help us!

Rosner's Domain: Bolton calls for a "three state solution"