Olmert's moderate stance gives Palestinians a rare chance at peace

18th Jan 2006, 02:10 GMT

In his first policy statement, acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert confirmed what the analysts have been saying since he assumed the helm of leadership on January 4: that Olmert is likely to be more amenable to negotiating a final peace settlement than was his predecessor, Ariel Sharon. On Tuesday, Olmert outlined his position on the issue in detail.