The Middle East is getting worse. The Palestinians are essentially at civil war, and this does not bode well for the peace process because now Israel does not have a solid partner with whom to negotiate.
The conflict between Fatah and Hamas is complicated. Fatah, a secular, nationalist party, controls the West Bank. Hamas, an Islamist party, has the Gaza Strip. This is yet another example of a conflict that has been raging throughout the Muslim world between modern secularism and medieval fundamentalism. (Though there are other issues in play, such as a simple competition for power, as well.) It is also hard for a unified nation to form when the areas are not contiguous. But the Islamic world, in a nutshell, in the middle of what I’ve described as the true Clash of Civilizations.
If only the Palestinians could reform their government and respect the rule of law rather than the rule of gun.
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If only… madmouser(Quote)
Iran/Syria: It’s a Shia thang! Actually, it’s probably more of an anti-Israel thing.
I’m sure that it stared because Hafez wanted the Joos gone as bad as the Mullahs did. Now with Bashir in charge, I do think there is a shot at some sort of peace agreement with Syria.
As for Palestine, I think if Iran is removed from the picture and a peace agreement with Syria is in place, the Palestinian cause will eventually burn itself out due to lack of support. That, or they’ll eventually kill so many of each other during this civil war that there wont be enough remaining to continue their circular firing squad.
On a personal note, I just started blogging a couple days ago and would like to put up a feed of your blog. I am herebye requesting official permission! Sir! aggressiveresponse(Quote)
Agreed, guns are not the solution; though, everyone seems to think they are.
By the way, Islamic fundamentalism is not “medieval”; it is a product of the 19th century. Jeff(Quote)
Jeff,
You’re correct. I suppose I was going for hyperbole by intending to state that Islamic fundamentalism (like extremists in all religions) have a “medieval” state of mind. Samuel J. Scott(Quote)
aggressive response,
You don’t need my permission. It’s a public blog, so go right ahead! Samuel J. Scott(Quote)