President Obama is considering supporting a U.N. Security Council resolution setting terms for a two-state solution over Israeli objections, the paper said in an editorial.
Responding to remarks by Israel's new defense chief and those of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two Jewish Home ministers reiterated their party's opposition to a Palestinian state and evacuating settlements.
Both Israeli leaders welcomed the offer of Egypt's president to broker peace with the Palestinians in statements ahead of a French peace summit that Israel opposes.