Sunday, September 14, 2008

 
TONY BLAIR CONCERNED

Former British PM Tony Blair expressed “grave concern” today that Yisrael’s military assault on four nations and the Gaza Strip will undermine the Mid-East peace process. Mr. Blair, who became the Quartet's regional envoy after stepping down as prime minister and Labour Party leader, cautioned that the “substantial progress” he had achieved in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict “could be jeopardized by recent developments.” He called upon all parties to “exercise restraint” as they conduct hostilities. “I ask the parties to refrain from finger-pointing and turn to constructive dialogue.” Blair declined to assign blame to Yisrael, despite its unilateral invasive actions. “Many surgeries are ‘invasive,’ and yet they often yield profound benefit.” Asked for specific recommendations for reducing the fighting, Blair said “I urge us all to remain steadfast, as the converse is surely not an option, although some will certainly be tempted to do otherwise. But we have not come to the region to do what is expedient, but to establish a context for robust reconciliation, yet without preconceptions. The stakes are simply too high.

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