That is why Sinkees support the PAP forever. PAP is smart ...it curbs the greed of the rich and pretends to help the working and middle classes. Sinkees appreciate the show. Sinkees are, overall, happy.
If Malaysia offers Sinkapore only a tiny area as its independent state, would Sinkapore accept? Same logic applies in the Middle East.
Israel wants it all ...it is never serious in wanting to forge peace with the Arabs.