Israel Loses Much With Sharon One story that I find unsettling is the stroke of Ariel Sharon. Sharon was a strong leader who had the influence and courage to withdraw from Palestinian territory. No other leader in Israel has the power and courage to do such a drastic move. The loss of Sharon will set the peace process in Israel back years, if not decades, and cause the death of many more people in the conflict between Jews and Palestinians.  ¶ 10:36 AM