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The purpose of this article is to examine the attitude of civil society in Israel to the political process with the Palestinians, with particular attention to implementation of an agreement between the Israeli government and the Palestinians should one be reached in the framework of the talks that began under American auspices in late July 2013. The article first analyzes public opinion in Israel on matters pertaining to a permanent agreement between Israel and the Palestinians and the alternatives available to Israel if the negotiations fail or reach an impasse. The second part of the article assesses the legal-constitutional basis for implementing an agreement or any other alternative endorsed by the Israeli government, and considers the prospects for shaping a national consensus in these contexts.