| To be a strong and dependable friend in a `rough neighborhood`, Israel must have defensible borders and military prowess capable of addressing multiple challenges which can materialize suddenly in this unstable region. The conflict between Palestinian Arabs and Israelis is not the only adversary Israel faces. Historically, anti-Zionism has been the glue behind Arab nationalism. It has provided a convenient scapegoat for deflecting Arab states` frustration over unsolved domestic problems, but it also stems from a deep innate intolerance that exists throughout the Muslim world to any non-Muslim presence. For a better understanding of the M.-E. : http://israelagainstterror.blogspot.com/2008/05/its-not-occupation-its-islam.html |
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