Mr. Kerry, the 2-state solution isnt at risk, its already dead

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1. Between Trump and Kerry, the latter is the true friend of Israel;

"U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry showed his true face on Wednesday: He is a true friend of Israel. In a long and detailed farewell speech, the outgoing secretary of state sketched out the main principles of his views on Israel, and in particular his fear for its future and fate.

It was clear that he was speaking from his pained heart. He warned of the death of the two-state solution because of the settlement enterprise, presented a logical and just framework for a solution to the conflict, and blamed Israel for aspiring to full and permanent control in the West Bank.

This is exactly the way a true friend speaks: He does not fear to criticize what deserves criticism, is worried and fearful about the future. This is exactly how the opposition in Israel should have spoken too: to sketch out a clear and pointed alternative to the policies of the present government, including an alternative plan for action. But Israel does not have an opposition that carries out its job, so it is very important to listen to Kerry, even at the conclusion of his term.

Kerry said what has been known for quite a while: The two-state solution is breathing its last breath. He may be convinced that it is still possible to save it, but the most important thing in his speech was raising the question of an alternative to this solution in full force. In Israel, which is speeding toward the elimination of the possibility of establishing a Palestinian state, almost no one is dealing with the situation that will be created the day after the final ruination of this option.

http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/1.762173


Ehud Barak: 'Majority of Israelis' agree with Kerry

"Former prime minister Ehud Barak praised Secretary of State John Kerry's speech Wednesday, tweeting that "this the way Russia and China think as well as the majority of Israelis." Barak added that "The prime minister is being dragged after the messianic stream, standing in front of an abyss and insisting on walking forward."

Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett responded by saying that "messianism is to grant Arafat the Old City of Jerusalem, not to respond to the kidnapping of soldiers, to suggest transferring the Golan Heights to the Syrians, to abandon Madhat Yusuf (at Joseph's tomb in October 200) to die and then to dare to continue tweeting."

Earlier Bennett attacked Kerry's speech, stating that "Kerry quoted me three times anonymously in his speech in order to demonstrate that we oppose a Palestinian state."

http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/222451