They said the Israeli deliberations were marked by confusion over an Administration proposal for talks involving Israel, Egypt and the United States to break the present impasse.
He may have a calculation of involving Israel in a war.
"Will Sharon now seek to involve Israel directly in the fight against Al Qaeda?"
Two other divisive issues on which Mr. Powell has been attacked by conservatives involve Syria and Israel.
The 2010 presidential elections involved Jews, Israel, and anti-Semitism becoming a "major motif," as some officials made anti-Semitic statements, and others condemned these statements.
Most probably it involved Israel", and added that the convoys were probably smuggling goods, not weapons.
Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) - A civil war in the Middle East which at times also involved the PLO and Israel during the early 1980s.
Committing troops to a conflict that involves Israel is another milestone in expanding Germany's role in the world.
Involving Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, Australian personnel have supported this operation since 1956.
Mr. Shamir returned the favor by covering for their decisions to involve Israel in the Iran arms deal.