Israel: Our demands to end the war are simple. The complete destruction of Hamas and a non-Hamas government in Gaza.
US: Ok. We found a Palestinian organization with decades of governing experience, and a history of working well with you. Also, they have been opposed to Hamas since Hamas took over Gaza.
Israel: Ok, as long as we don’t need to admit to working with them.
US: Fair enough. PA, Israel and I have been destabilizing and radicalizing Gaza for decades. No country in the world is willing to touch it with a 10 foot pole now. Would you mind fixing that for us?
PA: So, you’ll recognize us as a partial governing party is Gaza.
Israel: No. Our voters won’t stand for us working with Palestinians. We just want you to do all of the work, and take the blame for every that goes wrong.
US: You should really consider it. It’s a good deal.
Israel: Also, since your here, these are some new settlements our people are building in your land on the West Bank. Could you keep your people peaceful during this? K, thanks.
PA: Yeah … No.
I wonder why Israel can’t find a credible partner for peace.