But it is now widely recognized that such changes are a response to dim prospects of real progress toward peace. Holding onto territory as a bargaining chip makes less sense if there is no one with whom to bargain.
沙龙可能会决定从西岸部分撤军并消除定居点。但是，很多人承认这些变化是对迈向和平真正进程的微弱希望的反应。如果没有人可以谈判，那么，把占有领土作为谈判筹码就毫无疑义。