Ross - US envoy to the Middle East for Presidents Bush I and Clinton - meticulously records the intricate negotiations between Israelis and their neighbours. It reads like a thriller - secret talks, secure lines, will Arafat turn up for the summit? will Netanyahu keep his promises? Clearly a brilliant negotiator, Ross's tireless skill and commitment are praise-worthy, but ultimately he fails to understand that being the (Jewish) US envoy undermined his credibility with Arabs.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 28 February 2005 ) |
