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2nd January 2009
This poll shows how irrealistic both sides are about the conflict.
I chose the 4th option.
First of all, it is impossible for any force in the Arab world today to eliminate Israel. They can defend their territory, just like HA did in 2006, but no force will ever be able to enter more than 10s of meters within the Israeli territory! We tried it before and we failed.
Secondly, Israel is capable of hitting the resistance very hard, but the ideology is so strong (and wars make them stronger), that neither moderates will take over, nor will Israel be able to destroy the resistance entirely.
In the long run, both will realize that, and they will also realize the benefits of creating a solution where both can be considered winners: Israel will want peace and cooperative neighbours, and the Palestinians will want economic benefits, social development, security and autonomy.
Israel AND the resistance will remain! |