Edition #40/19-2003
December 30, 2003

Dear Friend,

This issue starts with a cartoon that I think you will enjoy. In the last couple of weeks, there have been relatively few Israel-related editorials, the principal subject being Sharon's policy speech -- which is summed up by the cartoon. I cannot easily search for cartoons, but if any of you see particularly good ones, send them to me for possibly inclusion in future issues.

May the new year bring about positive changes for the world. I hope it is happy for all of us.

Sincerely,

Arthur S. Obermayer

Sharon's Policy Speech

• "Sharon's Limited Vision", New York Times, December 19, 2003
• "Engage Mr. Sharon", Washington Post, December 20, 2003
• Gershom Gorenberg, "Sharon Is Moving, Though Slowly", Newsday, December 23, 2003
• "Turning point in Israel", Boston Globe, December 14, 2003
• "Sharon's Roadmap", Houston Chronicle, December 17, 2003

Other

• Gershom Gorenberg, "A Birthday for My Teenager, A Decision for Israel", Washington Post,
  December 14, 2003
• William Raspberry, "Lessons in Peace", Washington Post, December 22, 2003
• "Lost Without a 'Road Map'", Los Angeles Times, December 24, 2003
• "'The 'Map' Still Matters", Los Angeles Times, December 17, 2003