Maybe it is time for the Palestinians to build their own economic life without leaning on Israel.

This is not like the situation of Jewish settlers who had to be dragged out of their homes,

Now for the first time in my life, I see Israel really interested in figure skating, not only ice dancing but the Winter Olympics.

Israel is [now] expecting a generation shift in its upper echelons. Sharon was hospitalized at a time when his standing at home and abroad was at a peak, following the successful implementation of the disengagement plan.... A change in leadership will turn Israeli politics into a giant riddle....

We are worried about this because it's not a good time to start relations with Israel,

Israel is not the 'bad cop' of the region that every time there is a problem, Israel has to solve it. It's not exclusively the problem of Israel and it's not a problem that requires a solution that is 'made in Israel.