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The Magical Solution


(New York Times) - William Safire In Geneva next week, rejected politicians representing not even a minority of the parties in the dispute will pose for cameras while signing an agreement between Palestinians and Israelis in the benevolent presence of Jimmy Carter. But such magical solutions are out of touch with reality. The suicide-bomber war will not be ended when powerless brokers list all the points of disputation and then pretend to trade concessions. Fortunately, Sharon - elected by a landslide and with his strong coalition in parliament - is backed up by a U.S. president who has shown he understands the value of patience and courage in the face of terror.
2003-11-26 00:00:00
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