Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley commented recently about the uptick in violence between Israel and Palestine. He says that Israel has been acting in self defense, and believes they have no intentions of invading and occupying lands outside of their borders. Grassley says the United States and European countries could assist in peace talks, but have to avoid imposing their wills on the two parties. Grassley says that the relationship between the United States and Israel is special, but says Israel can take care of themselves. He adds that a treaty is possible if both sides can recognize each other as sovereign states.