Ma'an - An Arab member of the Israeli Knesset said on Friday that a Palestinian state will be established in spite of Bush and not because of him. Dr Ahmad Al-Tibi, from the Arab Movement for Change, commented on Bush's visit, saying that it was empty of substance and will not provide any breakthrough in Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.
Regarding Bush's statements at a joint press conference in Ramallah with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Tibi said, "Bush practically said said 'Yes to the checkpoints' where there is insecurity for Israel, which also shows he does not care about the resolutions of the United Nations. He also demonstrated his indifference to the suffering of the Palestinians and his disregard for the decisions of the international community."
He also added that Bush only came to the region to strengthen his relations with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
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