Ever since accepting the Road Map and the idea of a two-state solution in 2003, Sharon has realized that all settlements in Gaza would have to be dismantled under any final-status agreement. What Sharon has been emphasizing to his opponents is that by evacuating them now, he gets badly-needed brownie points with the international community, which loves the fact that we're withdrawing from Gaza.
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Israel wants to restart negotiations with the Palestinians. We want to move forward with the Palestinian people and the framework for moving forward is the roadmap.
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This is a slap in the face to the very principles upon which the Council of Europe was established, namely democracy, human rights and the rule of law.
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This news causes much concern.
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What we've done over the last few weeks has been difficult for Israel. This was a very painful process. But I think there's an understanding that it creates an opportunity that wasn't there before.
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