[Peace-discuss] Kerry on Israel

[C. G. Estabrook]

FROM  MSNBC:

	Bush backs Israel keeping portion of West Bank
	Policy shift follows talks with PM Ariel Sharon

WASHINGTON - Breaking with long-standing U.S. policy, President Bush on
Wednesday endorsed Israel's plan to retain part of the West Bank in any
final peace settlement with the Palestinians.

In a strong show of support for Israel's leader that brought immediate
condemnation from the Palestinians, Bush also ruled out Palestinian
refugees ever returning to Israel.

FROM WASHINGTON POST:

"I think that could be a positive step," the Massachusetts senator said,
approving of the Bush-Sharon action regarding both refugees and Israel's
borders.