More violence in the Middle East. Palestinians upset with Israel and her policies in Jerusalem have sparked the newest events. But they simmer continually there. If quiet breaks out, Netanyahu makes a nasty move toward Gaza and Hamas responds. It takes nothing to light the flame of violence.
Netanyahu knows this. It is the means to his continued
presence in government. He creates fear to maintain a seat of power in
government. He has done this continually for years. His grasp on power today is
less and threatened. But he remains. One must ask why.
Part of the answer rests with the Israeli people.
Collectively they fear their constant haters, anti-Semitic nations,
regionalists, other religions; you name it, they are wary. On guard. And they
should be. History informs them they are right to be afraid.
Leaders ought to be lessening that fear, but Netanyahu knows
that would mean the end of his reign. No, he must stir up trouble to remain in power.
Israelis are educated, smart and resilient. I think this
should make them aware of Netanyahu’s treachery. But they are not. The big lie
continues to control the people. When its power wanes, Netanyahu merely orders
more settlements built in Gaza for Israeli settlers. The fight resumes.
Violence kills. Missiles are launched. More walls are built. Chaos reigns
supreme among the impoverished Palestinians making their miseries tinder for
the next violent outbreak.
Simmer and boil. Simmer and boil. Stir here; stir there.
Keep the pressure on. Stay in power.
No. Biden ought not be moved to help. We have helped enough
with this folly. Billions of American dollars prop up Israel’s power elite annually.
This travesty has gone on too long. Find a solution that works for the entire
region. Find a path to peace. Prepare for a long trudge on that journey. But do
it.
The people of the region – all enemies of the other – need
to find peace and achieve it through their effort and sacrifice. This is not an
American problem nor solution. It is Israel’s, the Middle East’s, and all the
warring tribes.
The world needs this speck of peace in this trouble region.
The time is now.
May 13, 2021
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