Could it be that Israel’s offensive in Gaza will make it possible for a President Obama to ‘start off fresh’ in regard to that particular Middle East crisis? That is the forecast of the Financial Times Deutschland editorial board.
This editorial from the business daily says in part:
“As long as he’s not in office, he can’t be assigned responsibility for the escalation. Obama has therefore wisely refrained from speaking out publicly on the renewed violence. … Should Israel’s calculations prove accurate, this military conflict could be over in time for the new president’s term in office to begin. Obama could then make a fresh start.”
EDITORIAL
Translated By Ulf Benche
December 31, 2008
Germany – Financial Times Deutschland – Original Article (German)
Barack Obama is not to be envied. The U.S. economy is blowing up in the incoming president’s face and a crisis has erupted between critical allies India and Pakistan. And in Gaza, a war rages.
At this very moment, the future leader of the United States, from whom many expect a change for the better on the international level, must sit and watch yet another bloody conflict in the Near East [Middle East] take its course.
At this stage, however, Israeli military strikes against Hamas could prove a small advantage for Obama. As long as he’s not in office, he can’t be assigned responsibility for the escalation.
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