Since May 14, 1948, when the modern State of Israel declared its independence, with the support of the United Nations, including Russia, Israel has been in a state of war waged by its Arab neighbors and the Palestinian people.
There has never been one day since 1948 that this state of war hasn't existed. The organized Arab nations have tried time and time again to destroy Israel; in 1948 (24 hours after the Israel's declaration of statehood), 1956, 1967 and 1973. All wars, all started by Arab countries, all resulted in Israel being victorious and in the case of 1967 Israel expanding its borders as security measures.
At the same time, since 1948, Israel and every U.S. administration have tried to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Israel has consistently worked for peace, making concession after concession. The ultimate concessions were made at Camp David by Israel Prime Minister Barak, but flatly rejected by Yassir Arafat.
One has to wonder if the "peace process" as it has become to be known, is a reality or a charade. One has to wonder if peace is possible.
This is perhaps the ultimate pessimistic view of the Mid East situation. Just because a problem exists, does that mean there is a solution? I would submit not.
Life has myriad of problems with no satisfactory resolutions. Just because someone is ill, even if doctors know what the ailment is, doesn't mean there is a remedy to heal the patient. When a marriage goes bad, regardless of how hard husband and wife try, it doesn't mean there is a way to save it. Life is full of situations where there is simply no solution.
The problem with Israel and the Palestinians is not a matter of East Jerusalem, or the Golan Heights or the West Bank. It is not an issue of land. It is an issue of the very existence of Israel. All Arab nations and the Palestinian people have made it very clear that their ultimate goal is that there be no Israel, not what city or part is returned.
It is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong. The question is whether true peace is possible with Israel remaining as a Jewish state.
So, if total rejection of Israel is the underlying problem, as it always has been, how can there possibly be a solution to the conflict?
It is politically correct for the United States and Israel to continue to play the game of seeking peace. But perhaps the best Israel can do is accept that it always will be in a state of war, and focus on maintaining its security to protect its residents - while playing the peace seeking game.
A very bleak view of the situation, but can anyone prove that the Palestinians really want to coexist with Israel?
There has never been one day since 1948 that this state of war hasn't existed. The organized Arab nations have tried time and time again to destroy Israel; in 1948 (24 hours after the Israel's declaration of statehood), 1956, 1967 and 1973. All wars, all started by Arab countries, all resulted in Israel being victorious and in the case of 1967 Israel expanding its borders as security measures.
At the same time, since 1948, Israel and every U.S. administration have tried to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
Israel has consistently worked for peace, making concession after concession. The ultimate concessions were made at Camp David by Israel Prime Minister Barak, but flatly rejected by Yassir Arafat.
One has to wonder if the "peace process" as it has become to be known, is a reality or a charade. One has to wonder if peace is possible.
This is perhaps the ultimate pessimistic view of the Mid East situation. Just because a problem exists, does that mean there is a solution? I would submit not.
Life has myriad of problems with no satisfactory resolutions. Just because someone is ill, even if doctors know what the ailment is, doesn't mean there is a remedy to heal the patient. When a marriage goes bad, regardless of how hard husband and wife try, it doesn't mean there is a way to save it. Life is full of situations where there is simply no solution.
The problem with Israel and the Palestinians is not a matter of East Jerusalem, or the Golan Heights or the West Bank. It is not an issue of land. It is an issue of the very existence of Israel. All Arab nations and the Palestinian people have made it very clear that their ultimate goal is that there be no Israel, not what city or part is returned.
It is not a matter of who is right and who is wrong. The question is whether true peace is possible with Israel remaining as a Jewish state.
So, if total rejection of Israel is the underlying problem, as it always has been, how can there possibly be a solution to the conflict?
It is politically correct for the United States and Israel to continue to play the game of seeking peace. But perhaps the best Israel can do is accept that it always will be in a state of war, and focus on maintaining its security to protect its residents - while playing the peace seeking game.
A very bleak view of the situation, but can anyone prove that the Palestinians really want to coexist with Israel?
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