moreover, this conflict has come with a larger cost to the middle east as it impedes partnerships that could bring greater security and prosperity and empowerment to ordinary people. for over two years my administration has worked with the parties and the international community to end this conflict, building on decades of work by previous administrations. yet expectations have gone unmet. israeli settlement activity continues, palestinians have walked away from talks, the world looks at a conflict that has grinded on and on and on and sees nothing but stalemate. indeed, there are those who argue that with all the change an uncertainty in the region, it is simply not possible to move
never produces an outcome. the dream of a jewish and democratic state cannot be fulfilled with permanent occupation. now ultimately it is up to the israelis and palestinians to take action. no peace can be imposed upon them, not by the united states, not by anybody else. but endless delay won t make the problem go away. what america and the international community can do is to state frankly what everyone knows a lasting peace will involve two states for two peoples. israel as a jewish state and the homeland for the jewish people, and the state of palestine as the homeland for the palestinian people. each state enjoying self-determination, mutual recognition and peace.
israeli border to protest the anniversary of israel s creation. at least a dozen people were killed. the event highlights a key problem in the obama administration that it now faces, striking a balance between arab protesters demanding change and supporting israel, a major ally that finds itself surrounded by this movement. so where does the term arab spring even come from? we trace the name and movement back to its revolutionary roots. announcer: this past year
so while the core issues of the conflict must be negotiated, the basis of those negotiations is clear. a viable palestine, a secure isra israel. the united states believes that negotiations should result in two states with permanent palestinian borders with israel, jordan and egypt, and permanent israeli borders with palestine. we believe the borders of israel and palestine should be based on the 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps so that secure and recognized borders are established for both states. the palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves and reach their full potential in a sovereign and contiguous state.
about 40 minutes from now. we re taking a look at live pictures showing you there the flag set up, the podium set up, waiting for the president to be speaking. that will be happening momentarily. now, of course we re taking a look at how the events a world away impact your security, our standing in the world. we ve got a few details ahead of the speech. the president is expected to say that the post-bin laden area is a time to reject terror and extremist views. the president will emphasize that the united states doesn t take a one size fits all approach to change in the region. and he s going to announce $2 billion in aid to help egyptian democracy take root. a tape was released that is bin laden speaking just days after his death. the speaker expresses support for the revolutionary change in the arab world. if. former imf chief dominique strauss-kahn will ask a new york judge to release him on bail. that s happening today. he is offering $1 million cash to be confined at