"A fatal mistake...a bloodbath can be expected"

Who commented on Bush's speech in those terms? Shimon Peres, foreign minister in Sharon's coalition.

Here's a link to an article today by Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland. And here's a quote. If you want, more click on the clicky. (Rather than post it all here as "GUEST, Jonathan"): "Bush's fantasy Middle East plan is bound to fail. It will strengthen those who want war, not peace...Israelis committed to a political resolution of the conflict were heartbroken."