1.  What is the purpose of President Bush's week-long visit to the Middle East, starting with his 2 day stay in Israel?

2.  a) Name the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
b)  What did they do yesterday to push the peace process forward?

3.  What did both sides do at the meeting in Annapolis?

4.  a) What is Israel obligated to do under the first phase of the road map?
b)  Who will likely protest these actions?  Why?
c)  What is the Israeli government expected to do about new Israeli settlements? Why will they do so?

5.  How does the U.S. government plan to follow the implementation of the road map?

6.  What is President Bush expected to press President Abbas to do to move towards peace with Israel?

7.  Many Israelis and Palestinians are opposed to parts of the road map peace plan.  The violence between Jewish Israelis and Palestinian Arabs has not ended.  Do you think any peace plan has a chance of success?  Explain your answer.