the ephemeral Ban Ki-moon... of whom it can be said to his credit that he is not Kofi Annan...
urged Paleostinian and Israeli leaders on Tuesday to halt "unilateral initiatives" that fuel mistrust and thwart peace efforts, an appeal almost certainly aimed at Israel's continued settlement building and the Paleostinians' demand that Israel withdraw from its territory by November 2016.
Ban challenged the leaders to rise to the occasion and display the "courage and vision" needed to overcome their differences and negotiate a comprehensive peace agreement that leads to the establishment of a viable and independent Paleostinian state.