The new Israel government's Defense Minister Benny Gantz, met with the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas today, marking the first high level meet between the two governments in seven years. This meeting shines a new light on the relations between the two governments and may point towards peace, though both do not aim to come to peace just yet.
Both sides are getting backlash from respective critics. Islamists oppose Mr. Abbas while the diverse coalition opposes Mr. Gantz. The Palestinian side fears whether statehood can be achieved or not. The Israeli side fears whether there'd be another rebellion. It is to be seen whether further meetings would be held, and what actions would be taken by the parties.
The Israeli government has already promised reparations and approvals to many Palestinians' demands and projects, which the other political parties of Israel do not fully support. It is yet to be seen what Palestine's actions would be, but their current position is to cease all violent activities against Israeli personnel.
The situation between the two parties remains tense and it would not be surprising if another war started, but these meetings are a step in the right direction, a direction towards peace.
Article Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/25/world/middleeast/israel-palestinians-abbas-bennett.html
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I personally think it is good that the two countries are trying to out their past behind them and step in the right direction, but I also think it is wishful thinking. These two countries have been "at it" for thousands of years and it has gotten progressively worse. The only Way I see these two countries putting their differences aside is to do more summits like you have written, and stop the support of military involvement with another.
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