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Religions > Atheism |
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"maff" |
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16 Nov 2005 06:44:41 AM |
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OT: Amir Peretz |
The man who could bring about a revolution in Israeli politics
http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,3604,1643359,00.html
In less than a week Amir Peretz has revitalised the Israeli peace camp
and brought a rare optimism to the Middle East
Jonathan Freedland
Wednesday November 16, 2005
The Guardian
In the Middle East, the sensible position is pessimism. No one ever
lost a bet by gambling that Israelis and Palestinians would keep
fighting each other rather than make peace. The smart money says that
remains true, that progress is impossible, that there are too many
obstacles in the way.
And yet the last few days have brought an optimism that is hard to
resist. Yesterday Condoleezza Rice announced an agreement that will
open up Gaza's borders, allowing Palestinians to move more freely into
Egypt, and also to the West Bank via bus convoys through Israel. As of
next week, Gaza will no longer be "the largest prison on earth", sealed
in on all sides. For the first time in their history, Palestinians will
be in control of a border. Two months after Israel's pullout from the
area - including the dismantling of all Jewish settlements -
Palestinians will be able to export their own goods, starting with the
tomatoes and peppers that they feared would be left to rot if Gaza
remained closed.
Jonathan Freedland
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/dae1106a5d34b02a
Gaza
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/17e6ab5557e8693b
West Bank
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/a2eb23e4f5142e02
Palestine
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/4abe030e38abad5c
Israel
http://groups.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/5028d8b0598ca24f
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