The picture above probably summarizes the entire Middle East crisis. Yaser Arafat, known as "a heroic freedom fighter who symbolized the national aspirations of the Palestinian people." In a BBC article at the time of his passing, it was mentioned "The Islamic militant organisations, Hamas and Islamic Jihad, had deep differences with Yasser Arafat for many years. But in the hours after his death, even they talked of their sadness at this passing. They recognised him as a colossal figure in the Palestinian story." Yesterday, history was forgotten and Yaser Arafat's picture lay on the ground being trampled by the very Palestinians he fought for his whole life.
Every day, editors, commentators, experts churn out thousands of words in the news media blaming the West for the escalating violence. However, most violence today is from within. Inflicted by people on their own brethren. It is when countries and people forget their proud, unified and historic legacies do they fight each other. In Iraq, Lebanon and Palestine the so called hot spots for violence, the fight is between fellow countrymen much to the glee and amusement of their enemies.
“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”~Abraham Lincoln (US President)
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