# Posted 12:53 PM by Dan
IS IT ABOUT THE SETTLEMENTS? Tom Ackerman's
column today from the
Baltimore Sun correctly asserts that setllements no longer provide a buffer or a bargaining chip. But he is incorrect when he claims that they remain "a central obstacle to political agreement with the Palestinians." Settlements are deplorable, but from my understanding of the Taba talks, Israel was prepared to hand over 100% of post-1967 territory--97% of the current West Bank and Gaza Territory plus a 3% land swap to compensate for settlements. Arafat's cowardice and encouragement of violence, and delusions over the right of return brought us here today. Sharon did not emerge from thin air.
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