Every attempt at a peace between Israel and Palestine  has been derailed by an extremist attack by one side or the other. I don't believe that peace and the establishment of two separate nations will be achieved if Israel continues (never mind reverses) the settlement program.. Politics and militaristic ambition always trumps (no pun intended)  what is good for the people. I would recommend that all posters read "The Lemon Tree" by Sandy Tolan to see how this conflict has affected the lives of  many Palestinians. Exodus (leon Uris), The Source and The Hadj (James Mitchener) may also give our posters more inside into this sad and ongoing catastrophe.