Israel

Arafat's death should provide a window of opportunity to stabilize Palestine that the World cannot afford to sqander. It will be Israel's call backed by the United States to make peace happen. Given the blunders in Iraq, it will be interesting how much moral persuasion America can bring to Israel. What is also interesting is whether Europe acting through the EU or the United Nations can be an effective agent for stability in the Middle East. Let us prayThe Spectator.co.uk