Sarkozy and Israel

French president Nicholas Sarkozy told Olmert that the French position on Iranian nukes is identical to Israel's and that Israel's security was not a topic for discussion.

"Israel's establishment is a miracle and may have been the central event of the twentieth century."

He also rejected the so-called "right of return".

Furthermore, Sarkozy also reportedly told Olmert regarding the Palestinian claim to a right of return for Palestinian refugees that the Palestinians cannot demand a state for themselves and, in addition, "part of your country."

It's great to finally have a French leader being strongly supportive of Israel. On the other hand he did say he wants Israel to be creative and make some gestures in negotiations with the Palestinians, whatever that means. Why is the onus always on Israel to make concessions? When will world leaders demand that the Arabs start making gestures of peace towards Israel? But still, Sarkozy is a vast improvement over his predecessors.