U.S. to grant 'diplomatic umbrella' to disengagement plan

[Gimel]

Israel and the United States have nearly completed the formulation of the official notes that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and President George Bush will exchange during their meeting on 14 April.

Diplomatic sources in Jerusalem said "only words and a few emphases" are left open for completion before Sharon's visit to Washington.

In the Israeli note, Sharon will declare his intention to bring to the cabinet for approval the disengagement plan, which will include withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and the evacuation of four settlements in the West Bank.

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The Israeli side managed to convince the United States that they need some sort of support on the matter and agreed it will be in the form of general statements. Therefore, instead of recognition of "settlement blocs," that Sharon wanted initially, Israel was promised it will not be asked to withdraw to the Green Line.

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[acmavm]

1. And the war in the Middle East goes on unto the end of time (which I am

beginning to think is not so far off in the future).

[Gimel]

2. Separating the combatants

has always been a move toward peace and reconciliation, not continued battle.

[bluesoul]

3. Nope

Sharon is a failure, and you know it...

[Gimel]

4. Hasn't been proved

The terror attacks in 2003 were reduced significantly from the level of 2002. The peace fence wins.

[bluesoul]

5. Peace fence

my ass...

[Gimel]

6. Prove it! /nt