Palestinians have been firing rockets from Gaza into towns within Israel
Settling In for a Long Wait By Charles Krauthammer Friday, August 19, 2005; Page A21 The Israeli abandonment of Gaza is a withdrawal of despair. Unlike the Oslo concessions of 1993, there is not even the pretense of getting anything in return from the Palestinians. Nonetheless, unilateralism is both correct and necessary. Israel has no peace partner -- Mahmoud Abbas has nothing to offer and has offered nothing -- and in the absence of a partner, there is only one logical policy: Rationalize your... Sign in to see full entry.