WASHINGTON – In spite of low expectations from cynics and skeptics, the Mideast peace conference Tuesday was able to push through an elementary yet hopeful agreement signed by Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
President Bush announced at the closing of the conference in Annapolis, Md., that the two long-time foes have committed themselves to negotiating a peace treaty aimed to be completed by the end of 2008, or before Bush steps down from office.
A document was produced during the one-day Mideast summit that will guide the peace talks....
