Monday, January 05, 2009

Is a one-state solution in the region where the Jewish State of Israel would effectively cease to exist - is that the answer?

NVDL: South and North Korea are examples of two-party states that eventually became unworkable. South Africa, as a minority dominant power surrounded by a majority population, also demonstrated that this system can't go on forever. One would hope a civilised people would be able to negotiate a peaceful settlement. I guess this simply means we're still not civlised, and to the winner (so the theory goes) go the spoils. I can't see there being a clear winner in the Middle East, which is why the failure to negotiate is something of a tragedy.

It is hard to imagine how much worse the situation could get, but the confrontation in Gaza could see a dangerous escalation in the coming days as Iran threatens to break the Israeli blockade and deliver urgently needed medical supplies and other aid to the coastal strip.

If the ground offensive currently underway in Gaza becomes a full-fledged occupation with the resultant removal of Hamas from authority, then the arrival of the MV Iran Shahed in the Mediterranean will be something of an anti-climax. Too little, too late.
But while even a small stretch of beach remains under Palestinian control, there is the frightening possibility that Iranian Red Crescent volunteers might attempt a landing.

However, analyst Zeese believes that despite their military superiority and massive support in Washington and Europe, Israel will ultimately lose the battle against the Palestinians.
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