For the first time in its history, Israel negotiates with the Palestinians without having prime minister on the spot. It seems that Israeli lies and maneuvers would not hide facts for a long time. Israel has to determine, sooner or later, its stance towards the peace process. As for Egypt, it has exerted great efforts through President Mubarak to keep the impetus of the peace process, till regional and international parties were convinced that stability and security are as important to the whole world as to the Middle East. Israel, then, should be sincere in recognizing the Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Further delay is dangerous.
The Palestinian people will not in any way allow to have any accord signed that contradicts with their rights or interests. If it happened that such an agreement is accepted under pressure against their will, it is sure doomed to suffer failure. President Mubarak said clearly that we are always quite ready to offer help to Palestinians. In his direct decisive accent the Egyptian President warned against any settlement that is performed in unnatural atmospheres. If this is Egypt s stance, no sane person could think that Egypt will practice any pressure on the Palestinian leadership.