However, the old union man was happy with the prospect of peace and high salaries for five more years.

Without a political solution to problems in this region, there will be no prospect of peace.

"It's in our interest to see a process" holding out the prospect of peace, the official added.

Nevertheless, he said, "the prospect of peace is now more than a dream."

On the Israeli side, there have for a very long time been two political obstacles to any prospects of peace.

Until now, he has seen little prospect of peace.

In the last five years alone, the Palestinians have had at least three opportunities to advance peace prospects.

"But we can say that it has created prospects of peace and freedom for the Nicaraguan people."

This, he said, had brought the prospect of peace in the Middle East closer than ever before.

The prospect of peace in the Middle East is compelling.