It is a heavy subject indeed, Norman. Chomsky basically outlines the development of the "peace negotiation", its inherent absurdities and the intractable difficulties in possible resolution. I got nothing to add except a bid on the historical perspective from Avi Shlaim, a professor from Oxford, who being an Israelite had served in the army. I still remember how my blood boiled when reading his book "The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World" . The following video is a TV interview.5.39.217.76$ n/ p) Y0 a; l$ _. u2 ^1 b