So, the gloves are off in the Mideast. I’m only hoping that both sides wake up and figure out that violence isn’t the most effective way to influence people. Mayhem has gone on there so long that people are jaded by it.
Arafat isn’t in control of the Palestinians. Sharon isn’t in control of the Israelis. Well, Sharon could order the troops to stand down, but he probably feels pressured not to back down.
Politicians never want to be seen being bested. It’s important that a trusted outside party step in and mediate. Each side’s trust of the other has evaporated, as has each side’s trust in themselves to find a solution.