” “” “"Something positive came out of Annapolis: a new, unprecedented longing for peace that is very promising. But now words must be followed by facts". It was stated by Father Pierre Grech, secretary general of the Conference of the Latin Bishops in the Arab Regions, who however also complains of "some scepticism if we think of the import of the issues that will have to be dealt with, the return of the refugees, the borders, Jerusalem as the capital". "The roadmap too said the secretary general to SIR established datelines and goals, and we all know how that ended up. In this case, though, the presence of the International Community and many Arab countries can be a guarantee for the opening of negotiations, as laid down in Annapolis". "Bush adds Father Grech spoke of ‘painful concessions’, and these can only be made if Israelis and Palestinians receive financial and political support. The parties are still far from each other about the different ‘baskets’ of negotiations, that’s why the International Community is called to also prove to be fairly firm with both Israelis and Palestinians. Otherwise the risk is that everything may reach a deadlock again, with unimaginable consequences on this wrecked land".” “” “” “
