[Victoria Delsoul]

I don't like this.

Yet to lay the foundations of future peace, I ask Israel to halt incursions into Palestinian-controlled areas and begin the withdrawal from those cities it has recently occupied. I speak as a committed friend of Israel; I speak out of a concern for its long-term security, the security that will come with a genuine peace. As Israel steps back, responsible Palestinian leaders and Israel's Arab neighbors must step forward and show the world that they are truly on the side of peace.

Responsible Palestinian leaders??? And why should Israel halt incursions when the Palestinians are attacking them?

[Howlin]

I don't think he means Arafat.

[RickyJ]

Responsible Palestinian leaders??? And why should Israel halt incursions when the Palestinians are attacking them?

Good question.

Israel has only one real friend and that's the USA. Without its support and help it would be them against the world. Israel cannot afford to alienate its only real ally.

[Sabertooth]

Responsible Palestinian leaders??? And why should Israel halt incursions when the Palestinians are attacking them?

He's just keeping the Arabs off-balance. We're going after Saddam shortly.

[88keys]

I like the phraseology "responsible Palestinian leaders"...translation: "notice I do not say 'Arafat' here, and do take this to mean that if there are any reponsible Palestinian leader types out there, step up to the plate..."

Peace.