With Egypt and other neighboring countries in upheaval, Israel is having a very difficult time making peace with the Palestinians (and anyone else for that matter) extremely tough.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Parliament on Wednesday, saying that the future of Israel lies in the ability to "[bolster] the might of the state of Israel." (NYT, A13) Mr. Netanyahu spoke with the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, but both felt that the gaps between the two sides may be too wide to attempt to form peace treaties.
The two peace treaties that Israel currently has- one with Jordan and one with Egypt- are unfortunately both signed with dictator leaders, while Israel is run through a more democratic system.
Many problems unfortunately face Israel and the safety of its borders and people. Many people believe that if any chance exists to solve the unrest, it may be now.
Original Peace Treaty between Israel and Egypt, March 26, 1979
-New York Times Article; "Egypt's Upheaval Hardens Israel's Stance on Peace" by Isabel Kershner
February 3, 2011
-picture from http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org
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