Israel/Palestine
In reply to the discussion: The Global March to Jerusalem, a brave and admirable attempt to awaken the world’s conscience [View all]Ken Burch
(50,254 posts)But you ALSO can't end the war without cooperation from all the combatants.
Arafat was a dirtbag, but it was STILL going to be necessary, even with the emergence of these other leaders, to negotiate with him and get his aquiescence in whatever deal was made. It simply wasn't going to work to totally leave him out-and that's not admiration for the guy(I never did admire him, or even particularly like him)it's about reality.
In saying that, I'm not saying anything Yitzhak Rabin wasn't saying.
And I never "blamed Israel"-I critiqued things the Israeli government did...that's not the same thing as demonizing the nation. It's not mentally healthy, or is it reflective of a democratic attitude, to assume that there's no differentiation between state, regime, and people.
So, please, relax. I don't have your country and I don't hate you. And I wish only the best for both.