The seven delegations walked to the plenary hall. President Mubarak, President Clinton, Prime Minister Barak, President Arafat, King Abdullah II, Javier Solana and the Secretary-General stood together for the cameras before taking their seats. President Mubarak made opening remarks. President Clinton then laid out the broad outlines of the agreement and thanked each of the principals for their role in achieving it. Feelings run high on both sides.
Mutual mistrust is deep.
There are wounds in the families and communities concerned that may take a generation to heal.