With Israel unleashed, there can be no peace in the Middle East
Summary
The article explains how the United States played a key role in past peace agreements between Israel and some Arab countries but has recently supported Israel's dominance in the Middle East instead of pushing for peace. It describes two main approaches Israel has taken: one based on military force and control, and another aiming for peace through land exchanges, with the current situation leaning more toward conflict and instability.Key Facts
- The US helped broker peace agreements between Israel and Egypt (1978) and Jordan (1994) and tried to make a deal with Syria.
- Israel has fought several wars in the 20th century, including in 1956, 1967, 1973, and invasions of Lebanon in 1978 and 1982.
- Two main Israeli strategies exist: one is military force to control the region, and the other is seeking peace by trading land for recognition.
- Early peace efforts returned some land to Egypt and Jordan and included the Oslo Accords with Palestinians.
- After Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, who supported peace, was assassinated in 1995, Israel shifted back to a more forceful strategy.
- The Arab Peace Initiative in 2002 offered land for peace but was not seriously considered by Israel.
- The United States has recently supported Israel’s military actions without demanding limits, contributing to ongoing conflict.
- The article argues this has made it harder for the US to create lasting peace in the Middle East.
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