An interesting essay by Philip Greenspun about Israel. In his own words:
"This article is intended for people who've grown weary and confused after exposure to the relentless media coverage of the conflict in and around Israel, often referred to as a "crisis". The questions to be answered include the following:
"This article is intended for people who've grown weary and confused after exposure to the relentless media coverage of the conflict in and around Israel, often referred to as a "crisis". The questions to be answered include the following:
- Why does the United States support the State of Israel?
- Why do Arabs reject the State of Israel? (sub-question: "Are Arab Leaders Crazy?")
- Why do Muslims hate Jews?
- Why do Muslims hate the United States?
- Why are the governments of the Middle East so unstable?
- Why are the Palestinians so violent?
- How have the Israelis survived for so long?
- Is there really a crisis?
- What can we, as average American citizens, do?
For answers we look back at history and at original sources where possible.
[I wrote this article because friends keep asking me for answers and opinions and it seemed better to lay it out in a coherent essay than provide piecemeal responses.] "
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