From Ma'ariv:
A Palestinian state will not be established by 2005, US President George Bush has estimated. In an exclusive interview he granted to the French newspaper ‘Le Figaro’, Bush stated that reasons for the delay in the establishment of a state are the fact that Abu Ala is ending his reign as prime minister and in addition the continued violence in the region.
"I am the first American President who brought up the issue of a Palestinian state to the UN, to exist peacefully side-by-side with Israel," said Bush. "It is obvious, however, that when I said 2005, I expected the Road Map policies to be implemented…I don’t think that we will be able to actualize that date. In order for there to be a Palestinian state, it is essential for its leaders to be open to reform and be dedicated to their people".
The President also had some encouraging words for Israel.
Perhaps the palestinians will take a few moments off from kidnapping and shooting at each other to condemn this (latest) biased and unfair attack on their glorious leadership.
