Word: withdrawal
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...serve terms in the army, got involved in a conflict in Lebanon in 1982 that ultimately proved unpopular among a majority of its citizens. Given the fact that men and women from all sectors of Israeli society were dying in the war, public opinion eventually compelled Israel to withdraw from most of Lebanon--in much less time and with far fewer losses than America in Vietnam...
Saddam Hussein has always had two options: 1) to withdraw from Kuwait and avoid destruction of his forces or 2) not to surrender the invaded territory, let his country absorb allied attacks and fight a defensive ground war. Neither alternative has ever been particularly attractive to the U.S. and its allies, even before the war began. In the first case, Iraq's military power would have been preserved; in the second, allied casualties would be higher...
...should not reject the option of a cease-fire. To foreclose this possibility and demand complete surrender as an alternative to any peace % negotiations, even after Saddam's expressed willingness to withdraw from Kuwait is confirmed, is to ensure a long and destructive war, a fragmentation of the alliance and the likelihood of a destabilized Middle East. Complete destruction of Iraq's army will leave the country defenseless against Iran and Syria. If we insist also that Saddam face trial as a war criminal, then he is not likely to yield except as an act of finality and hopelessness, regardless...
...Washington] wants him out. They look at Kuwait as a hook to hang a number of problems," Hoffmann said. "The last thing they want is for him to withdraw with two-thirds of his army intact and him in power. Other members of the coalition want different goals...
...White House said that Baghdad radio's dramatic announcement that Iraq may be willing to withdraw from Kuwait "Clearly contains conditions," and is not enough to stop the Persian Gulf War. White House Spokesperson Marlin Fitzwater said "promises alone are not sufficient...