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Originally Posted by degrawj
Does anybody think that what is going on in Iraq, and this war against terrorism, has put the Mideast peace process on the back burner?
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My opinion on the matter: It better not. The Israeli/Palestinean conflict is the lifeblood of Middle East terrorism. Arabs will never accept what they consider a double standard in how the US treats the Israelis and the Palestineans. From this conflict flows 90% of the animosity the Arabs have for the United States and its allies.
Speaking of palestinean militant groups, it remains to be seen exactly what the militants want. They're saying 2 things: better living conditions for their people (attainable), and the destruction of Israel (unattainable).
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Originally Posted by roachboy
sharon does not want a coherent palestinian political entitity with which to "negociate"....
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Maybe, maybe not. I don't think Sharon has any option left, as far as the US is concerned. He will be pressured into negotiating.