Iraqi olive branch (dead branch, no olives)

Updated below:

It looks as though Bush may have put the screws to Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki. Contrary to the early speculation, the "olive branch offer" to the Iraqi insurgents includes neither amnesty nor a withdrawal of all foreign forces.

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Sunday offered an olive branch to insurgents who join in rebuilding Iraq and said lawmakers should set a timeline for the Iraqi military and police to take control of security throughout the country.

The prime minister made no mention of any timetable for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces in a 24-point national reconciliation plan he presented to parliament.

Maliki appears to know on which side his bread is buttered.

Somehow, I doubt the insurgents are going to accept this offer to lay down their weapons and surrender.

Update:

I've heard varying descriptions of the "olive branch" from different sources now. Some say it does include a pullout and full amnesty. Others say the opposite.

Neverthelesss, it appears the insurgents have rejected the deal, whatever it is.