The Geneva Accord likely won’t end the Israeli – Palestinian conflict, but it has people talking. Since it was signed last week, angry responses have flowed from both sides. In Israel, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon denounced its Israeli initiator as a ‘traitor.’ In the West Bank and Gaza, militant Palestinian demonstrated against it.
Meanwhile, in Washington, the architects of the Geneva Accord met with Colin Powell, prompting some to declare the initiative already a success. Supporters say the accord challenges the main players to reconsider their positions, and respond. Critics call it the brainchild of irrelevant, has-been politicians dabbling in freelance diplomacy.
Guests:
Ari Shavit, columnist for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz
Robert Malley, Middle East program director, International Crisis Group
Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister
Yasser Abed Rabbo, former Palestinian Information Minister.