"Just out of curiosity, rather than wittle Palestine down to nothing but destruction, why doesn't Israel's govt take the country over and rebuild it up to give people hope?"
Well it was getting close to something like that in the early 80s and ended with the 88-89 intifada. Tons of Palestinians commuted to Israel every day back, there was a lot of intermingling of the two cultures. But I think the powers that be in PA land didn't like that sort of direction and the violence erupted, putting a wedge between the two people.
I understand that Israel is quietly talking to certain PA communities, trying to stay under the radar of the groups that seek Israel's destruction, offering quiet for quiet. Similar to a deal it worked out with Jericho a few years back. Note that Jericho has never joined the intifada of 2002.
"A country that is overly paranoid, can be overly forceful."
True, but paranoia and Israel's heavy handed response, I believe, is the goal of the PA. This strategy helps to solidify the PA citizen's mindset against Israel. But sure, it would be nice to see Israel be less aggressive, and equally as nice would be for the PA to follow in kind. It'll happen one day, for sure when the Arab/Muslim side stops considering Israel's destruction as a viable objective. And as well, if Israel would pull out of many of there settlements. |
