Monday, April 12, 2004

MUBARAK/BUSH SUMMIT AT CRAWFORD
(New York Times)
During their meeting, the two leaders discussed prospects for reviving Mideast peace efforts and Israel's plan to close 21 Jewish settlements in Gaza. Mubarak pledged that his country would do ``whatever it takes'' to revive efforts to strike a peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians.

The proposed Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will put Mubarak in what could easily become a very uncomfortable position. He would then have to maintain border security between Egypt and Gaza, which has been controlled by Israel since 1967, and prevent the inflow to Gaza of weapons and anti-Israeli fighters, all while having to contend with a population which is hugely pro-Palestinian.

posted by Matt Duss @ 11:43 AM

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