The problem with the present piss-process is that Israel is dealing with Arafat and his clows. Israel needs to form a structure for legitimate civilian leaders to arise among the Palestinians by democratic means with whom they can make an honorable settlement. Arafat will certainly never allow that to happen himself.
There was a provisional Israeli government in the land in the late 30's and 40's. Ben Gurion led it. The British allowed it full reign to conduct Jewish Affairs. This provisional government became the legitimate government in 1947.
Israel needs to form a structure for legitimate civilian leaders to arise among the Palestinians by democratic means with whom they can make an honorable settlement.
Israel has tried to do this, but was stopped by the first Bush Administration at Madrid. Israel keeps stating that they do not want to deal with the current Palestinian government, but the US, EU, UN, and Russia keep legitimizing the current Palestinian government and the Road Map says that it is with Arafat that Israel must deal. The only one who disagrees, fortunately, is the President. He says Arafat is gone!
Unfortunately, the conditions necessary to force Palestinians to become "one with reality",will require more pressure than merely taking over Iraq . For starters, Syria will have to be forced out of Lebanon and defanged (regime change is good) , and the Saudis will have to be squeezed much tighter so they rein in the Wahabbis.
Otherwise, this latest Bush timetable will not work. IMO.