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I think we would be wise to strategically lower our support of Isreal, while investing in a plan to promote Palestinian statehood. It would seem The United States is supporting the existance of Isreal with loan guarantees and Arms. This has created much of the discomfort the Arab World feels towards us. It is my opinion that ANY state that cannot become self sufficient after half a century of existance , is fundumentally flawed.
We have allowed ourselves to Adopt an entire population of non- U.S. citizens, and support them for decades, for what amounts to colonial reasoning. If there is to be change in this section of the world, it will by definition, have to come from the Isreali government. This is unlikely while they have the military, and financial backing of the United States, as they have no need to negotiate while the worlds' Superpower has their collective backs.
It would also be of benefit to the peace process if the American President actually decided to pay attention to the conflict.....and decide on a policy that has some chance of creating a fair, and just reconciliation between the parties involved. Perhaps more attention will be focused here....after the election.....one would hope.
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