On Gaza.

I’ve spent the past three days wandering about the West Bank, visiting new commercial developments and social programs, and speaking with Palestinian leaders, including President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. I’ve also spent some time in Israel, talking with prominent members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and the Knesset, as well as foreign policy experts on negotiating with the Palestinians. Almost everyone I’ve spoken with, on both sides, believes that despite last year’s failure, it is time for Barack Obama to intervene more forcefully in the Middle East peace process.