But in ruling out both a Palestinian state and cooperation with the PA, Netanyahu puts those talks in extreme jeopardy. Constructive talks would require a new government in Israel – Netanyahu has virtually disqualified himself and his far-right ministers have made careers of marginalizing and demonizing Palestinians. Talks would also require refurbished leadership among Palestinians, determination to press the Palestinian issue by Saudi Arabia and other Arab states, and a resolute, resourceful, engaged United States.