[quidnunc]

Capitalist Pig wrote: This is, in essence, Isreal conceding defeat. The perception of deterrence has been completely destroyed. Every Islamofacist with a belt bomb will now believe he can push Isreal into the sea. Sad days ahead as the people of Isreal pay the price for its leadership's lack of resolve.

Until I see evidence to the contrary I'm going to assume that Bush, after being told where the bear did his business in the buckwhheat by Tony Blair, has sold Israel down the river.

[stop_fascism]

Bush gave Israel a green light, but Olmert is unwilling (or unable) to fight.