The
electoral victory of Israel´s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is another
piece of bad news for the Middle East. It adds fuel to the existing many
crises. The EU and the international community have lost leverage in the
region. Tony Blair´s mediation job has been a disaster. The new EU envoy, the
Italian diplomat Fernando Gentilini, will have almost no room for manoeuvre. His
appointment serves the High Representative’s personal agenda of appointing
people loyal to her but brings no political leverage and no hope. In many ways,
it is a silent recognition that there is very little the EU can do in the
region. I do not see Netanyahu losing any moment of his time talking to the
envoy. I actually do not see anyone at this stage able to establish any kind of
bridge in the region.
1 comment:
You are right Victor, there is little hope for a settlement, until the Israeli population comes to terms with realities, sentiments and history. Just as well, Palestinians also have to give a united, responsible people, choosing negotiated solutions over terrorism.
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