 AP Photo The madness of construction in the territories is blinding the government to the threat to Israel and its citizens that the loss of our country's few friends represents. TAGGED: Middle East, Palestinians, Settlements, West Bank, Palestine, IsraelRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| By essentially unilaterally declaring the existence of an Arab Palestine, the world has abrogated the Oslo accords. more ›› |
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