Palestinian Hopes for Barack Obama
In Palestine, as elsewhere, expectations are building that Barack Obama's presidency will herald a new era for America’s role in the world. If a just and lasting peace with Israel is to be secured, the US must act quickly, establish a mechanism to enforce both sides' obligations, renew its commitment to international law, and encourage the re-engagement of its Quartet partners.
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RAMALLAH – President-elect Barack Obama’s defiantly positive campaign for change has inspired hope not only in the millions of Americans who voted for him, but also in the billions of others worldwide who could not. Across the Middle East, as elsewhere, expectations are building that his presidency will herald a new era for America’s role in the world.