“Sharon had made it clear beforehand that any resumption of the diplomatic track would depend on a total cessation of terror attacks and an end to incitement.
“The observers noted that any setback on the Middle East front would frustrate Bush's reported plans for military action against Iraq for which he has been trying to build support in the Arab world.”
More details of the tragedy can be found in the Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.com/
Immediately after his return, Prime Minister Sharon condemned the attack and blamed it on Yassir Arafat, saying it was "proof of the true intentions of the person leading the Palestinian Authority,"
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Palestinian Chairman stated; "As the president of the Palestinian Authority, I reiterate here my ... readiness to participate with the U.S. administration and the international community in their war against terrorism.”
He also added that his security forces are in disarray, due to the Israeli attacks upon the Palestinian Authority.
“The observers noted that any setback on the Middle East front would frustrate Bush's reported plans for military action against Iraq for which he has been trying to build support in the Arab world.”
More details of the tragedy can be found in the Jerusalem Post: http://www.jpost.com/
Immediately after his return, Prime Minister Sharon condemned the attack and blamed it on Yassir Arafat, saying it was "proof of the true intentions of the person leading the Palestinian Authority,"
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Palestinian Chairman stated; "As the president of the Palestinian Authority, I reiterate here my ... readiness to participate with the U.S. administration and the international community in their war against terrorism.”
He also added that his security forces are in disarray, due to the Israeli attacks upon the Palestinian Authority.