World at War

As the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect between the Israeli government and Hamas, President Obama’s Middle East envoy, former Senator George Mitchell, to the region to kick-start the peace process.

Mitchell, after visiting other Islamic countries, is intent on establishing a relationship with leaders of both the Jewish state and the Palestinian Authority.

In response to questions regarding his policy, Obams stated, “Lasting peace requires more than a long cease-fire, and that’s why I will sustain an active commitment to seek two states living side by side in peace and security.”

This step is unprecedented for a President in his first hundred days. Generally, most individuals taking office hold off on their Middle East policy until further into their administration. Indeed, many wait until the end of their tenure to make true overtures in the name of the Presidency. Obama has taken steps that others have not in calling for a “two-state solution” and sending Mitchell to the region.

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