The difference between 2008 and 2010

There were talks between Israel and the 'Palestinians' in 2008 and there are 'talks' between Israel and the 'Palestinians' in 2010. There are differences and there is more to the differences than the fact that in 2008 the talks were direct and in 2010 they are through an American intermediary. Jonathan Tobin explains. But then, at least, the parties were speaking directly to each other. Not