Neither Israel nor the Palestinians seems to leave their claim over a disputed holy site in the Old City. The unspoken war that left many died, and displaced is still on from both sides. Historically, Washington has played very prominent role in establishing peace with in region, but it has not been fully successful in its efforts. In the recent update of events related to Jerusalem, the Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is seeking parliamentary approval to reach a joint agreement with the Palestinians that says Israel to giving up parts of Jerusalem or other main concessions sought by the Palestinians. Olmert, who is running a coalition government has been warned by his hawkish allies to withdraw support from the government if he agrees to such steps. The problems for Olmert does not stop here, he has to face Knesset, the legislature of Israel to pass any agreement regarding issues of political-military importance. The Knesset can pass any laws by a simple majority, even those that conflict with the basic law of Israel.
Apart from this, Palestinians have made clear that they want a detailed declaration about the main issues that are the causes of disagreement between Israel and the Palestinians from many decades. The Palestinians want the proper defined borders of a Palestinian state, the status of Jerusalem and the fate of Palestinian refugees. Above all, the claim over a disputed holy site in the Old City in Jerusalem should be discussed by leaders of both regions.
Is the frequent trips of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice depicts the America’s efforts to appease growing Arab anger originated due to its actions in Iraq? Yes! It is true that President Bush is in trouble; many of his domestic and international initiatives are floundering. Due to on-going wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, there is rampant anti-American sentiment globally, especially among the Arab and Muslim publics. Now the U.S. government is seeking a new and better way to help Israel to establish peace with the Palestinians and other Arab states.
