Nov. 27 Headlines
Tuesday
HA’ARETZ
1. Annapolis conference to take place today; last attempt to agree upon joint statements – Leaders optimistic.
BUSH PRESSING FOR IMMEDIATE PERMANENT SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS.
Israel considering Bush request to commence official negotiations in meeting tomorrow between Rice, Livni and Qureia. In his speech, Bush will call for two nation-states; will not present specific permanent settlement formula. Palestinian sources: Declaration will not include timetable for negotiations, core issues will be mentioned. Hamas demonstrates in Gaza; IDF kills four armed men in Gaza Strip; thousands participated in right-wing demonstration in Jerusalem.
2. IRAN CONCERNED ABOUT REGIONAL ISOLATION IN WAKE OF CONFERENCE.
MA’ARIV
1. Bush to say today: Agreement on Palestinian state by end of my term.
DECLARATION OF INTENT.
That's the whole Annapolis conference. What does it include? Festive announcements, ceremonies, speeches, timetables and goodwill. And what's missing? Touching the real, hot issues – especially turning declarations into reality.
YEDIOT AHRONOT
1. Today in Annapolis: Israel, the Palestinians and Arab countries.
IT'S IN THEIR HANDS.
Bush: Together we can realize dream. Olmert: Importance of conference is its existence. Saudi Arabia insistent: We won't shake hands.
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SUMMARY OF EDITORIALS FROM THE HEBREW PRESS
Yediot Ahronot reminds its readers that Thursday will mark the 60th anniversary of UN General Assembly Resolution #181, which approved the division of British Mandatory Palestine into two states, Jewish and Arab. While not downplaying the significance of 29.11.47, the editors nevertheless assert that, "With the facts that Zionism had determined beforehand and without the determined struggle, independence would not have been possible. The significant threshold of pregnancy was crossed 60 years ago but labor pains and the birth itself only came later."
Haaretz states that the time for reform of the public broadcasting system has come, and calls on the Knesset to enact a Bill that will enable the public to receive all five public television stations for free.
The Jerusalem Post urges US President Bush to call on the Arab governments gathered in Annapolis to lead by example and to formally recognize Israel if they truly believe in peace.
Ma'ariv slams what it considers to be repeated attempts by Justice Minister Prof. Daniel Friedmann to initiate legislation that would restrict the High Court of Justice.
[Amos Carmel and Moshe Gorali wrote today’s articles in Yediot Ahronotand Ma'ariv, respectively.]
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