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Withdrawal of Israeli troops open door for Peace Process MIL/Agencies, Aug 18, 2005. Special Correspondent The withdrawal of Israeli troops along with the evacuation of Jewish settlers from Gaza after 38 years of occupation is a great event. Does this credit go to the Palestinians alone? No, Ariel Sharon's decision counts very much in the Israeli withdrawal. In fact, more credit should go to Sharon than Palestinians. While the economic situation in Gaza is considered a critical issue, Palestinian-Israeli future conflict is likely to be determined mainly by the next steps in the peace process. Daoud Kuttab for Taipei Times writes that the US and its partners -- the EU, the UN and Russia -- have failed to provide even the most basic facts regarding Israel's withdrawal or how it relates to the "road map" agreed in 2003. They cannot continue to sit on the sidelines. Washington's decision to call Israel's unilateral move part of the road map has failed to convince many Palestinians. The prevailing opinion among Palestinians is that the road map will be put into deep freeze once the Israelis complete their Gaza withdrawal. But the Palestinian and Israeli peoples, their leaders and the international community must all respond to the challenges that will follow. Most importantly, the future of the conflict and the chances for genuine peace in the region will depend on understanding the limits of offensive military power, defensive resistance and unilateralism. Serious face-to-face talks, in accordance to international law and with the help of the international community, are the only way forward.
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