[Alberta's Child]

Rodney is right on target. It's amazing how many times I've taken grief for making the exact same point. It is in Israel's best interests to have a Palestinian state -- because it will allow them to put up walls between themselves and their enemies.

[Valin]

On the assumtion that there will be a Palestinian state, An argument could be made that it would be in their best interest to ally themselves with Israel. Given the snake-pit like politics of that area They'll need someone to protect them from their "good neighbors".
Weather they have the sense too see this or not is a subject for another time...but I doubt they do.

[LS]

I'm sorry I didn't pick up your point earlier, then. Good analysis.