Hinting to the press, is another option. It creates headlines and a bountiful source of pros and cons on Haaretz Talk Back. Which is read quite keenly in the Arab capitals.
Syria cannot be underestimated, on the new realpolitik road. Syria is used to isolation, the power behind the Assad Dynasty is not quite ready for give and take negotiations, they are entrenched with a Pan Arab power base.
Ms. Livni could well achieve a breakthrough that will be a conduit for further and more difficult discusssions. Syria will decide on the worthiness, on breaking ties with Hezbollah,Hamas and Iran. Pre conditions are destined for the trash can. There can be no more hinting, Israel must decide. In fact a referendum should be held. |
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