ARe you really so blind? Are the Arabs the only ones who used force? Guns? Answer just this question Michael Ross.
Are the Arabs the ONLY ones who have used guns, or force?
I've never blogged before, maybe it's obvious. But, I'd like to ask a question that isn't related to this topic. As an American, Anglo-Saxon with a Syrian step-father, I would like to know what it means to you on here that Barack Obama chose Rahm Emanuel as his Chief of Staff? That seems pretty pro-Israel to me. I read that Mr.Emanuel's father is Zionist Jew. I would like to know people's views for what this means for the Palestinian cause.
Michael Ross, I am SHOCKED at your perception of reality. Completely shocked. All that you say is completely the oposite of what I have learned and was taught. Clearly it is the same for more of the people who are posting here too.
Noone means to or wants to be anit-Israel. But, the facts of history are the facts and Israel is NOT the underdog. It is time for the inhabitors of the land of Israel to do right by the Palestinian people. Period. End of story.
I just totally agree with web design. I am not as eloquent and well versed in sources, but I do know my history and it is so obvious to me why the Muslim world cannot get past their hatred of Israel. The ARab people were a tribal people long ago before the Zionist's came to claim the land that is now Israel. The Arabs did not have formal documents or such to show which land belonged to whom and the Zionists came and shrewdly took over the land of the Arab people. Then categorically rounded up and killed or pushed out the first inhabitors of that land. It was wrong no matter WHAT you call it. What kind of response could be expected??
The current living conditions for the people of Gaza is completely not acceptable. It is inhumane! Period. And the concrete barrier and check points is also inhumane. And Israel wonders WHY it is nearly impossible to reach an agreement.
I don't want to seem anti-Israel, because as I understand many many Israelis also see that something needs to be done about the conditions for the Palestinian people. But, I don't like bullies. And my country the USA is a bully at times, and Israel is a bully and it is not right.
sorry for the double post:) just getting the hang of this..
There is no question that the most civil and humane action is to support a solution between the Palestinians and Israel. Just because one doesn't support wiping out the West Bank and Gaza does not mean they are anti-Israel. I like what "Friendly Reader" says: True peace and security will come to Israel when they make peace with their neighbors. That means the whole Middle East in my opinion. The time is now. And it can be done.
The only civil and humans solution is the two state solution. The world will not accept wiping out the West Bank or Gaza. Period. I don't think it makes you anti-Israel to say this or believe this. I like your writing as well, Charles.