As a result, many – in and outside the Middle East – have become optimistic again. Even Sharon ventures a few favorable comments, and American diplomats express visible sighs of relief that progress toward peace can at last be made.
这种良性发展的事态在这一麻烦不断的地区已经久违了。因此，许多中东内外的人士又变得乐观起来。甚至连沙龙也冒昧地发表了一些赞许之辞。这一和平进程也使美国的外交官们明显地松了一口气。