Israelis should be prepared to settle their differences with the Arabs. The Biblical tales that have sustained the Jews and Israelis for centuries are now seen to have shaky foundations! or are myths altogether!
First of all, I do not agree with your premise of "Biblical tales". Secondly, from Israel's perspective what does "Biblical tales" have to do with anything? Plus, why should it compel them "to settle their differences with the Arabs"?
Israel is not fighting a religious war. Most Israeli citizens are completely secular. In fact, "religious Jews" refuse to serve in the IDF and are exempted from military duty. However, by contrast, it is the Palestinians and other Arabs that are fighting a religious war. They are the ones who are saying "Allah is great" before flying planes into tall building or blowing themselves up in crowds of innocent women, children and other non-combative persons.
It is the Israelis that are focusing on military type targets. Basically they are targeting the terrorists. When do you ever hear or read that the Israelis are intentionally targeting schools, restaurants or public places. It is the Palestinians that use such strategy. When Israel strikes back it is unfortunate that innocent Palestinians sometimes suffer but collateral damage can not be prevented. However, collateral damage and terror is the strategy of the Palestinians.
With the above said. Israel has been prepared to settle their differences the Palestinians. Ehud Barak literally gave away the store at Camp David with Clinton presiding. He gave in, capitulated, and still Arafat would not come to agreement. Even Clinton was baffled. The reason why is that the Arab world does not want peace with Israel they want no Israel. So please tell me who really wants peace!
Israel was the first just ahead of England to stand with the U.S. after the 9/11 attack. Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East and more importantly they are our only true friends in the region.
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