A troubled 'peace process'

From: Rocky Mountain News (2007-Current) | Date: May 17, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

So President Bush is back in the Middle East. He's now staking his prestige, possibly part of his legacy, on his belief that there will be a peace treaty between Israel and the Palestinians before he leaves the White House. But here's sound advice: Don't count on a "Mission Accomplished" banner hanging over Jerusalem.

Why not? Because the president's belief is at odds with what's happening on the ground. In the last two years there's been more harm with the peace process than hope.

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