tagged w/ Annapolis Peace Talks 2007
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Announcing, Annapolis!
The Artificial Reef Society of British Columbia proudly announces the beginning of our newest project : HMCS Annapolis! This 371-footDestroyer has a helicopter deck and hangar plus an exterior Bridge on the upper deck. Planned to be sunk near Vancouver in Howe Sound, the Annapolis is certain to become one of the most unique and popular additions to the fleet of ARSBC artificial reefs on the British Columbia coast. The Annapolis project is a co-operative effort of the Artificial Reef Society of B.C., Canadian Artificial Reef Consultants, BrandLive Promotions, many sponsors, and with the support of dive shops, dive operators, and divers around Vancouver - and even in the U.S.!
Please refer back to this page occassionally, as we (try to) post regular updates on the progress...Announcing, Annapolis!
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President George W. Bush is in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt today where he will meet Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and address the World Economic Forum on the Middle East.
Many Palestinians are upset that Bush not been more vocal in calling for the creation of an independent Palestinian state in the months following the Annapolis Peace Talks last November.
President George W. Bush is in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt today where he will meet... more
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A high-ranking Palestinian political source claims that Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has recently told an Arab state leader that he was pessimistic about the progress of the peace process, the website of the Jerusalem-based Al-Manar daily newspaper said on SundayA high-ranking Palestinian political source claims that Palestinian president Mahmoud... more
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On the eve of renewed peace talks, Israel unveiled plans to build hundreds of new homes on occupied land near Jerusalem next year. Abbas and Olmert agreed at the Annapolis peace talks to try to reach a statehood agreement by the end of 2008.
Palestinian negotiators said substantive talks over borders and the fate of Jerusalem and Palestinian refugees would not begin until Israel committed itself to halt all settlement activity, as called for under the "road map" peace plan.
On the eve of renewed peace talks, Israel unveiled plans to build hundreds of new... more
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Israeli Public Security Minister Avi Dichter has cancelled a trip to Britain over concerns he could be arrested on war crimes allegations, his spokesman said on Thursday.
"Minister Dichter has cancelled this trip following threats of him being arrested in Great Britain. This is an intolerable situation," Barak Sari said.Israeli Public Security Minister Avi Dichter has cancelled a trip to Britain over... more
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According to this article the big draw for many attending Middle Eastern states was not peace between the Palestinians and Israelis.
The real interest of many moderate states in the Middle East is to get the US to help slow the spread of extremism in the region and especially curb the influence of Iran.
They are worried they are losing their youth to Islamic radicalism and see the Israeli-Palestinian as one of the biggest issues used by radical recruiters to inspire hatred of moderate Middle-Eastern states and the US.
So even though it is unlikely that a long standing peace will come out of these talks at least it reengages the US in the region in a positive manner that doesnt include bombs and guns
According to this article the big draw for many attending Middle Eastern states was... more
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Ex British Prime Minister Tony Blair is busy making himself useful in Palestine according to tonyblairoffice.org. His website keeps us informed of his work since much of the media doesn't. No mention of his being involved at Annapolis. Ex British Prime Minister Tony Blair is busy making himself useful in Palestine... more
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Not surprisingly, the NY Times is reporting that back in Gaza, Hamas think the peace talks in Maryland are total BS.
With the recent split in the Palestinian territories between Hamas and Fatah, it's in Palestinian President Abbas' (Fatah) best interest to make himself look like the leader of Palestine to the so-called Great Powers. (Because that's where his aid money comes from.) But for Hamas, it's in their best interest to hold the line against recognition of a Jewish state. (Because that's where their aid money comes from.)Not surprisingly, the NY Times is reporting that back in Gaza, Hamas think the peace... more
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Quoth the media: "Israeli-Palestinian peace? Pfshaw!"
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Hamas officials have issued stark warnings that the Israeli-Palestinian peace conference in Annapolis this week is likely to result in more violence rather than settlement. Hamas, which was not invited, said the talks were unlikely to help the Palestinians. The peace conference starts on Monday in Maryland.Hamas officials have issued stark warnings that the Israeli-Palestinian peace... more
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