The Syrian Ambassador to the United States has called upon Israel to"Come sit down together with us, and let's make peace."

Funny he should be so forthcoming to Israel and act as if Israel is delaying the peace by refusing to talk.

Just two weeks ago, Assad walked right by Olmert and stood less than 10 feet away from him at the Mideast Conference, but could not even look at him, let alone shake Olmert's hand, despite Olmert's embarrassing attempts. Then Assad walked out when Olmert got up to speak at the conference.

But it is us who refuse to sit down and talk.