The Associated Press: Samir Kuntar: I met with Abbas in Beirut at his request
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Title:Asking Abbas what was actually said
Name:John Isenhower
City: San AntonioState: TX
It seems that the substance of what was said should be more important than the conversation. Israel`s insistence (demands) on who can speak to whom (they tried to forbid Turkey from speaking to Iran)is psychotically counterproductive from the point of view of peace.
If Israel is presently unable to speak to some sources or countries, they should welcome or be neutral when one of their allies is able to have such talks.
Treating allies as if they were school children to be rebuked for naughtiness is the height of arrogance, and part of the cause of the impasse.