Middle East Peace – No Chance Until Gaza is Fixed

By MJK | February 15, 2009

In Israel’s latest election, the consensus is that the idea of Land for Peace is not dead, but it’s in a coma until Gaza is fixed. U.S. policymakers should take note of this. When Obama was elected, the usual analysis came out wondering whether Obama can deliver a peace deal, who the Middle East Envoy would be (this time Former Sen. George Mitchell), and so on and so forth (for a terrific summary of this usual cycle, see Victor Davis Hanson’s Been There, Done That).

Considering the Gaza War in Israel was popular, and was supported by all major parties, the road to peace (if there is one) runs through Gaza first. Because until that happens, if ever, the Land for Peace paradigm is a proven failure.

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About MJK

I was born and raised in Washington DC, the capital of politics. I have a background in law and finance, and have funded and consulted for various technology-related small businesses. I currently reside in New York city. I truly enjoy discussing, debating, and thinking about global political and social issues. After many years, I was encouraged to start my own blog so that I could share my ideas at large, and learn from the comments and interactions with the general public. From an ideological perspective, I would consider myself a moderate-conservative, but often take centrist positions on certain issues.