I can see why Ariel Sharon was grinning from ear to ear, having at last achieved American support for land grabs on the West Bank. But, someone please tell me, what did the US gain from this enormous concession? It will only provide more ammunition for those who say that the Israeli tail is wagging the dog and make American foreign policy even more hostage to the Israeli irredentist wing. Can this really be a pitch for Jewish votes in November? It will be interesting to hear the nuanced reply which John Kerry is even now being forced to prepare.
Posted by Dexter at April 15, 2004 06:38 AM