[anapikoros]

Exactly - they deserve the government they elect. Doesn't seem to matter who's in charge things can't get any worse than they are already.

Arafat will never achieve a peace agreement with Israel because he's totally commited to an "all or none" position. The next player no matter who will not be carrying the same sort of baggage.

[newzjunkey]

Arafat will never achieve a peace agreement with Israel because he's totally commited to an "all or none" position. The next player no matter who will not be carrying the same sort of baggage.

I think that's simply wishful thinking on your part. Remove Arafat and someone even more extreme and determined shall take his place.