Israel Has Given Lots of Quid, But Has Received Little Quo

[Washington Times] Cal Thomas - There is a false premise that it's only what Israel does, or doesn't do, that affects the so-called peace process. If peace doesn't happen, blame it on the Jews. It's always their fault. George Mitchell, the administration's Middle East envoy, is visiting Israel next week to continue "negotiations." These are not real negotiations because only one side is expected to give anything and the other side is never held accountable for failing to live up to its promises. As Israel is pressured to stop building, Palestinian construction continues unabated. A new Palestinian housing project has begun in Ramallah that is expected to provide 2,000 housing units, accommodating 10,000 people. In addition, thousands of Arabs are moving into Jewish areas of Jerusalem. Only Israel is not allowed to determine where its own people live.


2009-09-11 08:00:00

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