Wouldn’t it be ironic if a (semi-) lasting peace between Israel and Palestine could be brokered this time when George Bush, who hasn’t seriously involved himself in the issue in his whole time as President, has finally participated? He, of course, would then walk away claiming credit.
At least one Syrian state-owned newspaper doesn’t share any of the optimism. As reported by the International Herald Tribune, the paper claims:
"While the Bush administration and Israel may consider what happened and what could happen to destroy the Palestinian cause a victory, we consider it a defeat for a just and comprehensive peace," Tishrin said. That peace, it added, can only be achieved by ending Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.
Which is why if George can claim any credit for success, it will only be a quick “Mission Accomplished” type affair, and not something real and lasting.
On the other hand, if the two countries could make some lasting peace efforts, George might indeed be able to take credit, considering he has been instrumental in creating such chaos in their neighborhood that the entire region is threatened with extinction if they don’t get a handle on it.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
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