When even an Israeli hardliner like Netanyahu offers a two-state solution to the conflict with the Terrorstinians, it isn't enough.

Arab leaders, both friends and foes of Israel, sharply criticized on Monday the prescription to peace unveiled Sunday night by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, one of the few Arab leaders with diplomatic ties with Israel, said Mr. Netanyahu's words "scuttled" chances to end the conflict, a harsh reaction that could complicate President Barack Obama's efforts to push a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Israeli officials have emphasized that Mr. Netanyahu's acceptance of the creation of a Palestinian state in the speech marked a major shift from his previous policies both as leader in the late-1990s and as an opposition parliamentarian. White House officials have expressed cautious optimism for that stance, calling the Israeli position a good first step.

But Arab diplomats said they were disappointed with the tone of the address, calling Mr. Netanyahu's speech deeply ideological. They also were concerned over the narrow list of topics covered in the 28-minute speech. The Israeli leader did not refer to the Arab's own peace initiative that promises recognition of Israel in exchange for territorial withdrawal and its compromise on the other core issues such as the status of Jerusalem and the issue of refugees. Nor did he commit himself to removing settlements in the West Bank, something that both the White House and the Arab world see as an impediment to a two-state solution

So now the leaders of the thugocracies of the Middle East are waiting for Barry Hussein to put even more pressure on the Israelis.

And while the son (and step-son) of Muslims in the White House has professed pleasure with the restraint of the Terrorstinians, consider what a spokesman for the "moderate" president of the Terrorstinian Anarchy had to say about Netanyahu's speech.

"It's obvious, in the aftermath of this speech, that we are headed toward another round of violence and bloodshed."

So tell me -- where is the "partner in peace" for the Israelis to negotiate with? And how on earth can Barack Hussein Obama be seen as an honest broker when he has so moved further in the direction of the Arabs from America's traditional policy of demanding that Israel make all concessions in return for an end to the continuous violence committed against its people for over six decades?

When, oh when, will the Israelis finally come out and acknowledge that there is no peace plan that will satisfy the Arabs except for one that includes the total destruction of the Jewish state? When, oh when, will God's Chosen People give the appropriate response to those who would have them surrender the land promised to them so long ago -- a promise reaffirmed by the nations of the world at the reestablishment of Israel some six decades ago?

You know, this one.

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