Peace can come to Middle East when the Nations of Middle East, including Israel realise the folly of continued warfare and enmity not only between Jews and Arabs but also between different sects of Arabs. It is a pity that the Region with the most important and wealthy resource required to run the world is suffering and its people are not benefiting by the oil they are supposed to own. It really escapes understanding how they have allowed outsiders and some despotic rulers to hijack the wealth and make daily life a misery for countless natives.
It is high time the Leaders of the Nations there wake up and unite to present a common face and strength to the Western World. They are not dependent on Western countries any more. There are other nations like Russia, India, China, Japan etc which can help these nations in technological and economical development.
States like Dubai. Qatar and Bahrain have already adopted ways to deal smartly with outside world. They have realized their power and importance and have leveraged their wealth nicely to make sure Western countries deal with them on their terms which is a win-win for everyone.
When will the old powers like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and Syria realize this? They have a long history of civilization and should see that continued division and fighting only helps others to increase their interference and influence, much to the detriment of natives. The rulers may get some immediate benefits but their times are limited. They stand to gain much more if they put an end to the fighting amongst themselves and lead the Region to peace and prosperity.
And Israel should realize that being in the Middle East, its future is in making peace and negotiating for a safe environment for its own development. They are blinded by the support of USA, but there is no guarantee that America can stomach much more blood-spilling by its troops and the American Public is realizing the economic cost of supporting an unethical stand. So Israel should not feel that it is part of the Western World and should not depend on getting much support for its uncompromising stand on borders, etc. In case it is not willing to deal directly with Arabs, it can petition the United Nations to set up a group of neutral countries like Sweden, Switzerland, Holland, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore etc to negotiate a good deal between Arabs and Israel.
It is time to think outside the box or square as the saying goes and give up dependence on the traditional powers like USA or Europe to work out a peace plan. They have proved their inability to bring about a peaceful solution. They are not part of the solution but are really part of the problem.
The solution should come from the people of the Region, the Arabs and the Israelis themselves.
My request to the leaders of the Nations of Middle East:
Stop the fighting and think of what you are losing and what others are gaining at your cost. Your people deserve better and it is you who have to provide that.
May Allah and Yahweh give you the wisdom you need (as they sure did in the past, according to your own history)
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