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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (6380)	10/9/2001 9:24:11 PM
From: Machaon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 23908

<< Could it be that, in exchange for US promises to "finish the job", Arab states will decrease their support for Arafat and force him to moderate his position and get his people under control?? >> This is an interesting idea, but....... Most Arab states agree with what Arafat is doing. Also, I think that the US is more interested in Arab OIL, rather than peace between the Palestinians and Israel.

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (6380)	10/9/2001 10:25:07 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Respond to of 23908

I have to agree with Robert, Hawk. It's an interesting idea but I'll believe it when I see hard evidence. Remember, most Arab rulers derive huge benefit, i.e. personal survival, from keeping their street's large sense of grievance focused on the Israelis. I do believe though, from Arafat's abrupt about-face on Hamas, that Colin Powell told him that if he backed the wrong side again the U.S. would wash its hands of him and give Sharon the green light to do as he pleased.