Daniel -Dylan Böhmer works for the German daily "Die Welt". He says
"The EU's failure as a credible peace-maker means that the best chance of mediation now lies in Israel's growing diplomatic ties with some Arab states."

 

 

Akram Baker is a Palestinian American and a Middle East expert: He says:
"It's only by ending the Israeli occupation that a just and equitable solution can be achieved."

 

 

Shani Rozanes reports for DW from Israel. She says::
Political weakness on both sides leadership has brought us to this unnecessary round, and it is only political change that can bring a long term solution.