...my purpose here is to continue to work on the Annapolis process and all of its elements by going to Jenin to look at and, I hope, to underscore the progress that is being made on the ground in building the institutions of a future Palestinian state, particularly the security institutions where there’s been significant progress, and then continuing to talk with the parties about how they might move forward on core issues.
There it is, that showcase of America.
I claim that all the hoo-ha at Jenin to illustrate that the Pals. are capable of providing enough security for Israel so that it can further withdraw is a facade. They aren't dealing with terrorists and Israel still has to raid.
P.S.
And as for Jerusalem:
QUESTION: Right now, the Israeli Government not formed is a problem, obviously. Are you relieved that Tzipi Livni decided not to form a government with the Shas, which would have been a problem for the Jerusalem question? Instead of – she decided not to form it and to wait for February. Do you think it’s a good sign?
SECRETARY RICE: Well, I’m not going to comment on internal Israeli politics or the decisions that Tzipi Livni made. I would note that the government has remained committed to the process; that she, as Foreign Minister, has remained committed to the process. And I would just state what is obvious: In order to create a Palestinian state, all issues are going to have to be resolved. And that includes – there will have to ultimately be a resolution of the issue of Jerusalem one way or another.
But I can’t comment on and won’t comment on her decision. That was her decision.
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