The fact is, the nearest thing to peace is the present status quo. There is no shooting
Kerry’s presence is an attempt to look like he is meaningful in the affairs of the world. He is not but he is providing jobs
Jobs for the “negotiators”, the assistants preparing the papers for the negotiators, and the press reporting on the charade
Everyday, things are not reported on the TV. Almost everyday there are stone throwing, mini-riots, attempted kidnappings of Israeli soldiers or civilians, and attempts to bring in weapons or explosives into Israel.
Most of these are caught by the “Shin Bet”, the Israeli FBI but sometimes the Palis do kill. So when you do not hear MAJOR stories it does not mean that all is quiet in Israel, it just did not make it to the TV news...