I don't think weeks will do it dennis. I think we need MUCH larger buffer zones. Halfway to Jordan, southern lebanon and the egyptian penninsula...not to mention half of Saudi Arabia. Yes it's nuts. It's also defensible.
When israel is within THREE minutes jet fighter time from Syria and Lebanon... and six of Saudi Arabia... They cannot possibly consider standing down for a period of peace... it would be suicide.
I think Israel needs to be expanded.
I dont think there should EVER be a palestian state, unless it is a demilitarized zone in eastern jordan and the egyptian pennisula, with security rights for Israel.
It's not up to me though.
Well, the entire West Bank was to be a buffer zone against Arab invasions from the East. Looks like plans will have to be revised. Never forget the pressure from EU to cut off trade and the USA to cut aid. These constraints are very real and limit Israel. Plus the Muslim and 3rd world dominated UN is just aching to make Israel into a South Africa style pariah nation.