Sharon didn’t embrace peace, he defeated it
By withdrawing from Gaza, Sharon sidestepped negotiations and cemented Israel’s grip on the West Bank
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By withdrawing from Gaza, Sharon sidestepped negotiations and cemented Israel’s grip on the West Bank
Analysts weigh in on what his example says about Israel's approach to questions of war, peace, diplomacy and territory
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Western leaders mostly honor the late Israeli prime minister, but many in the Middle East are far more critical
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