We’ll see if these words lead to anywhere/anything.
The United States harshly criticized Israel’s handling of the humanitarian situation in the territories in a message delivered to the Prime Minister’s office Friday by U.S. Ambassador Dan Kurtzer.
The Americans accuse Israel of not fulfilling its promises to ease the suffering of the Palestinian population and claim that discrepancies exist between government statements on steps to improve conditions and their implementation on the ground. The message also included criticism of recent IDF operations in the territories in which Palestinian civilians were killed.
When the actions match the words, people will believe it then. It is easier for the US to go and solve the problem militarily than to issue warnings or criticisms. It should go and clean the mess up. Push Israel back to 67 boundaries, and let Palestinians get on with their lives.
I believe there will be more pressure on both sides but the U.S. has it's hands full with Iraq and elections are coming up as well. Needless to say the way the situation stands now is not going to work.
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction. -E. F. Schumacher
The problem here is that we have heard these words for too long now. The US and other nations need to take on their responsibilities in a more even manner now. Vast majority of people in the middle east want a dignified solution and a responsible and fair UN given the backing of the powerful Security Council is more than capable of delivering.
Thankyou, UTD for providing some positive news for the beleagured Palestinians. The true US position often gets plowed under. Here is some news regarding one on the thorniest issues in the region. www.worldnews.com/p/19/685ae3337b4e.html?id=f67233
More like a slap on the wrist and then 2 billion dollars in aid to do it once again and again and again. Sad that morality no longer functions with in the US mental framework of society. From Wilson to Bush, how did things go so morally wrong?
Nobel Peace prize-winner for 2002, ex-US President Jimmy Carter criticised the Middle East policy of George Bush on Monday, accusing the American President of abandoning the peace process by treating Palestinians and Israelis with two weights and two measures.
Carter said that the USA today is wholly committed to israel and does not even speak with the Palestinian leaders and added that he did not consider that George Bush has the conditions to get the peace talks back on schedule.
“You have to have the confidence of both sides, you have to act equally with the two sides and we are not doing this”, stated Carter, who fears that 30 years of commitment to peace in the Middle East was for nothing.
Is the Bush Administration genuinely criticising Sharon’s handling of the Palestinian issue or do you think they are actually supporting him.? Most political analysts will say it’s the latter, in which case the title of the article should of read ‘Bush congratulates Sharon for suppressing the Palestinians’
Last few days, Sharon ‘the mastermind behind the Sabra and Shatila massacres’ has been given a very warm welcome by President Bush who has requested IDF assistance in a possible military campaign against Iraq.. this has to be HYPOCRISY at its worst.
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I believe there will be more pressure on both sides but the U.S. has it's hands full with Iraq and elections are coming up as well.
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Do you seriously believe that the US would ever put parallel pressure on both the sides in this conflict?
Sharon’s failed "experiment" does not help Israel, it does not help America and it clearly does not help the Palestinians but in fact hurts all three. I think the hope within the Administration is that a leader emerges from the Palestinian side who is interested in making true peace and that the Israelis elect a leader (2003) who is interested in making true peace. That said the support currently shown to Sharon is baffling.
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I believe there will be more pressure on both sides but the U.S. has it's hands full with Iraq and elections are coming up as well. Needless to say the way the situation stands now is not going to work.*
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage—to move in the opposite direction. -E. F. Schumacher
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Dude, if US wanted peace in this region their GIs would have gone in long before and kept Israel under military pressure as well as Palestine to end this blood bath once and for all.
Not Iraq and neither the elections are the main criterias keeping USA busy, but the relations with Israel and the huge profit in weapon Industry is.
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What went wrong? Nixon, Ford, Bush, Reagan, Clinton and Bush II. That's what.
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Of course it had nothing to do with the degradation of society. Lets not forget the others responsable for this, blame should be equal, why didnt you mention the rise of AIPAC, after all they control USFP towards Israel.
Ok, CM, to what can we attitribute the degradation of US society? AIPAC gives it's mosr generous contritbution to Sen, Carl Levin, who is not the most ardent in going to war against Iraq. He is a Democratic Senator from Michigan and is often a man of wisdom. Lobbyists are legal and the Jews have been in the US since at least the Revoluyionary War. They have been slowly, silently and diligently working towards their goal. This statement is one of fact, not full support, per se.
Dude, if US wanted peace in this region their GIs would have gone in long before and kept Israel under military pressure as well as Palestine to end this blood bath once and for all.
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I have to disagree Ali_R. I certainly would not support sending US soldiers into Israel and/or Palestine as peacemakers and/or peace keepers and I doubt any US administration could persuade the majority of the American public of doing so.
American troops would be nothing more than targets for terrorist attacks as they were in Lebanon and would no doubt be saddled with rules of engagement that would make their task impossible to accomplish. No matter how balanced our approach, we would always be faced with vociferous criticism of being pro-Israel and anti-Palestinian.
Frankly, I don't think peacekeepers or an international force would help because I don't think either side is tired enough of the bloodshed to welcome such a presence and find a peaceful compromise to the mess they have created. If someone really wants to try peacekeepers, I think the French should be willing to lose a few of their young men along with some other Euro soldiers. Any chance of an international force helping would also require a strong Muslim presence with NATO Member Turkey playing a large role.
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Ok, CM, to what can we attitribute the degradation of US society? AIPAC gives it's mosr generous contritbution to Sen, Carl Levin, who is not the most ardent in going to war against Iraq. He is a Democratic Senator from Michigan and is often a man of wisdom. Lobbyists are legal and the Jews have been in the US since at least the Revoluyionary War. They have been slowly, silently and diligently working towards their goal. This statement is one of fact, not full support, per se.
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There is a possibility to relate the degradation of US society and the immoral acts of the presidents of the US and how things have morally gone so wrong. I am not going to get into a tit for tat on which senator gets what or doesnt get what. But i will put this out there, Israel will suffer greatly if there is a war with Iraq. So i guess the senator is just doing what he is paid to do. Not a statement of full support but i guess a statement of support eh?
