FRIDAY, JULY 02, 2010
Since when does one side have to make concessions before negotiations even begin?
When you are Mahmoud Abbas, of course:
Of course, the fact that Obama stands behind Abbas's shenanigans 100% certainly helps.
After all, the goal--their goal-- is to create a state, not to make peace.
When you are Mahmoud Abbas, of course:
The Palestinians won’t open direct negotiations with Israel unless progress is first made on the issues of borders and security, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told US special Middle East envoy George Mitchell on Thursday.And the fact that Abbas can get away with refusing to negotiate with the country you are supposedly negotiation peace with makes it easy.
Abbas said there would be no progress in the peace process unless Israel recognized the June 4, 1967, lines as the future borders of a Palestinian state.
Of course, the fact that Obama stands behind Abbas's shenanigans 100% certainly helps.
After all, the goal--their goal-- is to create a state, not to make peace.
Daled Amos
Note:
It is as plain as the nose on every one's faces - everyone who supports Israel - that Obama stands with Abbas and will continue to force Israel and its leaders to appease the Arabs for a false sense of security. So, what is the problem? The problem is that we're all walking on egg shells, wondering if Netanyahu will agree to terms set by Abbas, through his mouthpiece, Obama - or will Israel rise to the occasion and REFUSE to undermine the safety, security, and the peace of mind of all Jews, by refusing to any more demands that undercut Israel. (?)
Bee Sting
