Friday, August 27, 2010

Before Elections, Obama Interested in Mideast Deal More than Peace


Al-Manar

"US President Barack Obama seems to be interested in achieving any kind of success before the indirect presidential elections this year. Obama, whose approval rating has hit a new low, is interested in marking his first success in the Middle East, in light of the ongoing bloodshed in Iraq and Afghanistan. He plans to present Israel and the Palestinian Authority with a new outline aimed at ending the Middle East conflict.

Israeli daily The Yedioth Ahronoth has reported Friday that the Americans will pressure the parties to sign a framework agreement for a permanent settlement within one year, but that the agreement itself would be implemented within 10 years [or until kosher pigs fly]....."

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