Israel’s election in two months could unseat the Netanyahu-led religious-right
government, but Palestinian Authority minister for foreign and diaspora affairs
Varsen Shahin said peace requires a fundamental change in West Bank policy,
warning that replacing leaders without policy shift will not resolve issues.
Deteriorating security in the West Bank, expanding Israeli control and the
devastation in Gaza are eroding prospects for a Palestinian state. Major
countries seeking to isolate the Netanyahu government are stepping up
recognition of an independent Palestinian state that would coexist with Israel.
