The change of Israeli public opinion toward the possibility of a peaceful settlement in the Middle East is judged to be the result of the attribution of true, peaceful intentions to the Egyptians as a result of their president's visit to Jerusalem. The behavioral change by the Egyptian president and the resulting change in behavior among the Israeli leaders itself brings attitude change and increases the momentum to reach a settlement.
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