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From a "Wall" to a "Fence"


(Ha'aretz) Yossi Verter and Nathan Guttman - A senior source in Sharon's Washington entourage said Sharon told Bush if there is "peace and quiet" and the terrorist infrastructure is removed, the fence could be removed. Israeli sources saw it as a good sign that Bush used the term "fence" rather than "wall" for the security barrier against terrorists from the West Bank. "The Americans were never enthusiastic about the fence just as they were never enthusiastic about Jewish settlements," said the source, "but there can be disputes between friends."
2003-07-30 00:00:00
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