Ehud Olmert’s interview last week about Israel’s future has pissed off more people than just me. Apparently he is being attack on all sides by Israeli politicians for his statement.
His own party’s Tzipi Livni (alleged Prime Minister elect) said that she has nothing to do with the statements regarding giving away the Golan, West Bank, and attacking Iran.
Those on the right bashed Olmert for his ignorant message about giving away Israel for peace with sworn enemies, such as Syria.
From the left the Olmert bashers said that he waited far too long to make his stance, and that he should have made a move before he became a lame duck. From the JTA:
His message: For peace with the Palestinians, Israel will have to withdraw from most of the West Bank, including eastern Jerusalem, and grant compensation on a one-to-one basis for whatever land it keeps. “Without this, there won’t be peace,” he insisted… For peace with Syria, Israel will have to return the Golan Heights.
In that case, I am okay with not having peace. Israel must draw a line somewhere. Jerusalem should not be on the table.
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