November 13, 2007

6 Palestinians Killed in Gaza at Fatah Rally - New York Times

I find it ironic that celebrating the death of a Palestinian leader (a terrorist, make no mistake about that) who had received the Nobel peace prize leads to several deaths and dozens of injuries as his followers (Fatah) were attacked by other terrorists (Hamas). I find it so strange that apologists, like Jimmy Carter and others, for the Palestinians are blind to the strife that is caused by the Palestinian factions...who often blame Israel or America for the sad state of affairs in this troubled land. That's nonsense.

The Palestinians choose to actively oppose Israel and refuse to make peace. Israel has built a wall to defend itself successfully against the suicide bombers so rampant in Israeli cities a few years ago. Israel will not be pushed into the sea and the Palestinians will be better served by leaders willing to get on with the task of building for themselves a viable nation-state.

Awarding the peace prize to Arafat in 1994 is a sad commentary on the judgment of those making that decision. Giving the same prize to Al Gore (and the thousands involved in the UN effort to report on climate change) in 2007 represents the same foolishness. A 'peace' prize should be awarded to those who dedicate themselves to making peace where there is strife in this world. Neither Arafat nor Gore have done that.

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