Moving beyond 'Disengagement' euphoria
The editorial in today's Haarez reads:
"When it comes to a peace-seeking leader like Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, it is doubtful that a Palestinian failure in the United States is a victory for Israeli interests. There is an interdependent relationship at work here: Abbas seeks an end to the violence and the holding of legitimate elections for the Palestinian parliament, which will advance the process of creating a democratic and peaceful Palestinian state. It is superfluous to point out that this goal is clearly in Israel's interest as well.The Israeli leadership rejoices, for some reason, at every sign of delay in the establishment of a Palestinian state next to Israel".
Again I am concerned with Sharon's approach to the current problems. Disegaging from Gaza is not enough. We need more. I do not believe time is on either Israeli or the Palestinian sides. The conflict is again being seen from Israel's perspective as a zero- sum game. Sharon is buying for time - unable or unwilling to engage seriously with his Palestinian counterpart and stalling at every opportunity. Terrorism, however, appalling can not serve as an excuse for procrastination. Too often Sharon uses it as an excuse.
Where is the Israeli labour party in all of this. They are supposed to be a partner to this government but appear meek and pathetic. Get off your butts and do something for heavens sake!!
"When it comes to a peace-seeking leader like Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, it is doubtful that a Palestinian failure in the United States is a victory for Israeli interests. There is an interdependent relationship at work here: Abbas seeks an end to the violence and the holding of legitimate elections for the Palestinian parliament, which will advance the process of creating a democratic and peaceful Palestinian state. It is superfluous to point out that this goal is clearly in Israel's interest as well.The Israeli leadership rejoices, for some reason, at every sign of delay in the establishment of a Palestinian state next to Israel".
Again I am concerned with Sharon's approach to the current problems. Disegaging from Gaza is not enough. We need more. I do not believe time is on either Israeli or the Palestinian sides. The conflict is again being seen from Israel's perspective as a zero- sum game. Sharon is buying for time - unable or unwilling to engage seriously with his Palestinian counterpart and stalling at every opportunity. Terrorism, however, appalling can not serve as an excuse for procrastination. Too often Sharon uses it as an excuse.
Where is the Israeli labour party in all of this. They are supposed to be a partner to this government but appear meek and pathetic. Get off your butts and do something for heavens sake!!
posted by SJ at 6:14 PM
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