Our hope is not yet lost

Haaretz by Zvi Bar'el | May. 13, 2008 (Opinion)

This time, precisely because of his severe lameness, an opportunity might be presenting itself that could serve Olmert, and especially Israel. Instead of an all-encompassing aspiration to sign a comprehensive peace treaty with Syria, or to conclude negotiations with the Palestinians by the end of 2008, the prime minister could make do with a "deposit," of the type Rabin made in 1995. Full Story »

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by Patricia L'Herrou - Oct. 1, 2008

if readers accept the premises in the story, there is viable mediation technique involved in the suggestion presented in the author's ideas here: that if agreement can be reached on some issues, no matter how minor, it may help the progress on further issues. the suggestion that leadership weakness isn't necessarily a barrier is interesting.