Bush Blair back plan for UN role in Iraq and West Bank withdrawal
President Bush and Prime Minister Blair endorsed UN broad control of Iraq’s political future and praised Ariel Sharon’s West Bank withdrawal plan as a step toward peace. Blair supported the move, urged international help for Palestinian leaders, and warned the path will be hard amid rising violence. US forces in Iraq number about 130,000, with 12,000 British troops nearby.
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Bush declares Gaza withdrawal opens pathway to peace
President Bush framed Ariel Sharon’s pledge to withdraw from Gaza and parts of the West Bank as a chance for Palestinians to form a reforming, just government while urging Palestinian leadership to rise to the occasion. Blair joined in stressing start of negotiations and EUUSUNR efforts on the peace road map amid divisions over settlements and refugees.
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