The Proclamation of a Palestinian State: Threat or Opportunity for Israel?

Dr. Zvi Bar’el, Middle East correspondent of the daily Ha’aretz, views the Palestinian initiative to have their own state not only as a chance for the Palestinians but also as an opportunity for Israel to finally determine its borders and define its identity.

Dr. Yoaz Hendel of the Bar-Ilan University, who in August this year was appointed Director of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Media and Information office, believes  that it is the proclamation of a Palestinian state that is likely to trigger a third Intifada. In his opinion, the proclamation of a state isn’t worth a penny because it wouldn’t contribute to solving any of the issues.