Published May 4th, 2006 by Future Atlas
Israel / Palestine — steps toward peace
Two encouraging news items from the Middle East:
Israel is reportedly considering compromising on Jerusalem, divesting itself of almost all Arab neighborhoods, whose inhabitants consider themselves under occupation.
Ceasing to be an occupier is essential to Israel’s chances for peace, whether a cold peace of separation, or something better.
On the other side of the divide, a Hamas member tells NPR that Hamas is discussing indirect recognition of Israel.
Abandoning the savage fantasy of Israel’s destruction is the first and most basic step any Palestinian entity must take toward a viable future.