Reply #14: Most of Likud still basically rejects the idea of an independent Palestinian state [View All]

[oberliner]

Livni (on behalf of Kadima) has said that it is vital that one be established.

I think one of the reasons why Labor and Kadima have found themselves engaging in military actions has to do with the fact that they have come the closest to making peace with the Palestinians - and whenever a deal has seemed possible (or in some cases when conversations have begun) the more radical elements will do something horrific in order to scuttle the chances for peace - which often leads to a military response and an escalation and the end of any hope for an agreement.

With Netanayhu there are no peace talks for any radicals to attempt to scuttle.