Do you honestly believe Arafat was ever interested in bringing peace to the area, without first murdering as many Jews as possible?
What I believe is not really important. But I do not think Arafat was sincere. That does not mean that some, like a Pope, might continue to try to keep the lines of communication open. I can agree with Bush as an American in insisting on Arafat being replaced as a "partner" to any talks. But I can also as a Catholic see why the Pope would continue to work with what is there.
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