Opposition leader Yitzchak Herzog was willing to uproot all of the Jewish communities throughout Yehuda and Shomron as well as divide Yerushalayim if he was elected Prime Minister Channel 10 News and Makor Rishon reported on Sunday, 13 Sivan. According to the report, Herzog made the promises prior to the last Knesset elections in March 2015. Herzog was said to be represented by left-wing activist Gershon Baskin. It is added the deal included 4% land swaps.

As part of the plan to remove the Israeli presence in the eastern capital, an international force would take up position on Har Habayis and Israel would be permitted to maintain control over the Kosel. The give-it-all-away plan included a joint Israel/Jordan/PA (Palestinian Authority) effort to combat terrorism.

One of the responses to the report came from Minister of Jerusalem Affairs (Likud) Ze’ev Elkin, who highlighted the Likud victory in the elections literally saved the country.

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked told Arutz-7 that there is nothing surprising here as the Machane Tzioni agenda is well-known.

Former Labor Party Minister Dr. Ephraim Sneh Dr. Ephraim Sneh told Arutz-7 if PM Netanyahu wishes to achieve peace and move ahead with the two-state solution, this is what has to occur. Dr. Sneh was a major negotiator in the process prior to the elections. He explained that one cannot continue speaking about a “united Jerusalem” without granting citizenship to the 330,000 Palestinians which is not in Israel’s favor. Hence, he believes dividing the city, including the Old City, is to everyone’s advantage.

Shaked added she is pained that the PM is among those who openly supports the so-called two-state solution, which will lead to the creation of the State of Palestine. She highlighted this is the main difference between Likud and her Bayit Yehudi party.

She added Bayit Yehudi offers alternatives, including Israeli annexation of Areas ‘A’ with full PA autonomy in areas ‘B’ and ‘C’ or some type of federation.

The Herzog plan basically mimics the offer placed on the table by former PM Ehud Barak, who also offered the entire pie, including giving away control over Har Habayis and dividing Yerushalayim.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)