Bush to Present Strict Demands to Palestinians
Diplomats briefed on the administration's thinking said the question of a timeline for Palestinian statehood, a key demand of Arab states and Western European allies, would be finessed to put the emphasis on Palestinian performance, a central Israeli demand.

Many experts say a clear statement from Mr. Bush is needed as soon as possible to clear up considerable confusion about the administration's aims.

"Our credibility has been eroded very drastically in the region," said Edward S. Walker Jr., a former assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs, who recently returned from a trip to the region. "Nobody has the foggiest idea what our policy is."
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