In fact, Israel insists on not talking for several years about Palestinian independence or Jerusalem.

I expect he would wait to be elected president, perhaps president for life in recognition of his crucial contribution to Palestinian independence.

He is also a strong supporter of Palestinian independence.

For years, Palestinian independence was off the Arab agenda; now it was back.

Some Labor leaders are prepared to accept Palestinian independence.

"Palestinian independence must come first," my friend said.

But Palestinian independence is not in the cards for now.

During her tour today, Israeli journalists shouted questions on Palestinian independence but were ignored.

Land on credit and the coming Palestinian independence are a good starting point for the Arabs.

The addition of such a respected moral voice on the side of Palestinian independence is a historic development.