By "simple" I mean it's clear what must be done. A new type of solution doesn't need to be found, but rather the same old tired approach of negotiations with visible tangible rewards and disincentives must be used.
Which "view"?
The view that Israel's policy of blowing up people is reasonable and understandable.
And *that* is what brought [Egypt] the bargaining table - the failure to win with force of arms.
Many argue that it's Sadat that brought Israel to the table via the 1973 war, not the other way around. See the link above.
Again, how would you get the PLO to the bargaining table, and make them use good faith?
Neither side is negotiating in good faith at the moment. It's not all the PA's fault.
Carrots and Sticks have to be used, just as in the past. Someone, maybe the US, has to talk to both sides - Israel and the PA - with a substantial package of incentives and disincentives to get them to discuss what they'll accept and not accept. Outside parties like the US has to find a way to help build consensus.
It's a "simple" process. Is it easy? No. I don't have a magic formula, but I know what process has to be used. Blowing up people (by either side) isn't going to solve the problem.
Finally, I think this came up earlier in this thread... Here's a counterpoint on Barak's offer to the PA earlier this year:
[link|http://www.palestinemonitor.org/mustafa/notbarakproposal.htm|Why Palestinians could not accept Barak's proposal] It's possible to have honest disagreements about how generous the Barak proposal was and whether it would have made a viable Palestinian state possible.
I think I've said my peace on this topic.
Cheers,
Scott.