By burqaposhx
Yahoo reports that Israel is planning to build 1400 homes in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
This is going to put more pressure on moderates in Palestinian territories. It will also hurt US’s stance. I guess that’s why Secretary Rice criticized Israel and said —
“Settlement activity should stop - expansion should stop,”
Unfortunately both Israeli and Palestinian sides have and continue to succumb to the extremist parties or groups.
Without having access to figures such as total homes built in all of Israel vs. the number in disputed areas may put some perspective in this difficult environment. However it may not be of help much to Palestinian side that considers even a single home built on disputed territory as offensive action by Israel.
Off course the two sides have to find a compromise somewhere. Otherwise this tit for tat series will continue.
Sometime one feels that the land between Jordan and Sinai is somehow cursed to not have peace.
Let’s hope that both sides continue working on some settlement and achieve a decent environment where the two could live without large scale violence.