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February 9, 2005 Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud
Abbas, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, and King Abdullah of
Jordan convened on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 in Sharm el-Sheikh
for a summit meeting. During the summit, all parties emphasized that there is now
a window of opportunity for a new era in the Middle East. This
is an opportunity that should not be missed. It is the responsibility
of all sides involved to take advantage of the new atmosphere
of tolerance and openness and to work towards a region of peace
and prosperity. However, it was agreed that this process will have to be advanced
with cautious optimism. Only by seeing a change in Palestinian
actions, not just words, will Israelis and Palestinians be able
"to attain the vision of two states living side by side in
peace and tranquility". It is now the time for the Palestinian
Authority to show its strength and its courage and to subdue the
forces which oppose peace. The key to change is a total cease-fire
and the end to incitement by the Palestinians. That must be followed
by the complete dismantlement of the terror organizations. Israel,
recognizing this window of opportunity, will take tangible steps
to ease Palestinian day-to-day life. All sides recognize the effort that needs to be made in order
to make a better future for our children in the Middle East, while
ensuring freedom and stability. CLICK
HERE to read the complete text of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's
speech. Moshe Fox |
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