He wants to do things, he wants to continue with the disengagement process,

The fact (that) those hard-liners were able to roll out those missiles in public in Iran sends a signal, I think, to the Iranian public and the rest of the world and Israel that says 'Look out,'

Sharon has reshaped himself as the ultimate centrist Israeli prime minister.

There is even less of a potential for political resolution or stability and therefore that indicates a greater likelihood of unilateral steps.

For the short-term, there is also I think a political symbol for the region that says we are working together and the noose around Iraq is closing.

Until the Palestinians can show that they can act against the terrorist groups, there is going to be a consensus not to give more. If things are quiet for six months then we could begin to see action.