As one of the Israeli architects of the Oslo Accords, and a friend of the presumed next president of the Palestinian Authority, Yossi Beilin knows that Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible with the incoming leader. But the government that Abbas will inherit on Sunday is devastated. To even meet his own obligations in the Road Map will require help from Sharon and Bush. Once again, hope for Middle East peace rests in Washington. We'll let you know if it wakes up.
