Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to hammer out a structure of agreement to serve as an outline for future negotiations- during the first direct negotiations between the two sides in two years. So far- despite the atmosphere of cordiality, significant obstacles remain. Of primary interest is whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will extend the chill of Jewish settlement construction in the West Bank, a key demand of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. The suspension is scheduled to expire September 26, but Netanyahu made no signs whether an addition will be imminent. Both leaders features modest public support at home for any concessions, with Abbas under fire from allies and Netanyahu sketching fire from settlers and the political right. Top 5 issues from Israel for Israeli-Palestinian talks The top five issues dividing Israel and the Palestinian Authority are as follows claim by Israeli experts. 1. Security 2. Water 3. Jerusalem 4. Refugees 5. Borders In the Palestinian city of West Bank-, settlement construction is among the key issues dividing the sides, and some authorities in doubt - Israeli leaders will be able to bring the settler movement under control. Meanwhile- Al-Jazeera reports that dozens of Israeli academics have publicly denounce Jewish settlements in the West Bank. It’s "hard to be optimistic" that anything lasting will come from the talks. Therefore, we need to keep waiting to witness more bloodshed on this holy land.