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The peace has been lost to Israel’s military victories

By Philip Stephens

Published: January 8 2009 19:55 | Last updated: January 8 2009 19:55

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Israel will never turn armed might into strategic security. If need be, it could win a war against all its enemies combined. But if it wants peace it must face the decision it has avoided for 40 years: withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territories. Military victories and land grabs are futile. Security will come only with political resolution.

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