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...disappointed by the criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in "Sharon's Game" [WORLD, June 23]. Throughout his administration, Sharon has altered his beliefs about peace in the Middle East. By beginning to dismantle settlements, Sharon has been faithful to the road map for peace laid out in the meeting with President Bush and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas, even when it has meant confronting Israeli opposition. Sharon was correct in labeling Abbas "a chick that hasn't grown its feathers." Bush ought to reconsider chastising Sharon for ordering attacks on Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi and other members...
Mahmoud Abbas and Ariel Sharon were the leaders in the spotlight last week as the Palestinian and Israeli Prime Ministers shared a warm grip-and-grin to launch peace talks. But sidelined Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat retains considerable clout and wants to prove he is indispensable. Abbas, who replaced Arafat at the negotiating table after being named Prime Minister, has secured a cease-fire from Palestinian militant groups. That prompted Israel to begin withdrawals from towns in the West Bank and Gaza. But Abbas faces opposition within his own Fatah faction and must crack down on renegades...
Politics in Cairo are not what I expected either. A distinguished member of parliament gave a lecture at the American University in Cairo where he criticized Yasir Arafat and the Palestinians more than he did Ariel Sharon and Israel. His lecture, save for a few jabs at the Israelis, could well have passed for a speech by Colin Powell or President Bush. I knew Egypt was at peace with Israel, but I was surprised by the amount of sincerity and energy the Egyptian government devoted to the peace process. The politician genuinely felt it was vital that there...
...hating America so much they would kill themselves to oppose it. Most people I have met make the clear distinction between Bush and American foreign policy, which they oppose, and the American people, whom they like. Some have even made that distinction regarding Israel, reserving harsh words for Ariel Sharon, but having only good things to say about actual Israeli citizens...
After ignoring the bloodshed for years, Bush is putting pressure on the Palestinians to push aside Yasser Arafat as an obstacle to peace. No such pressure has been put on Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who is a contributor to the current wave of violence and has taken virtually no steps toward peace. We wait for courageous leaders to step forward, ones who will implement an end to the occupation and settlements and find viable solutions for the security of Israel, the exiled Palestinians and the future of Jerusalem. JOHN MARTIN Seattle...