ISRAEL: The views of Yury Avnety

John Wonder said "The latest politically correct (or leftist) opinion simply ignores the fact that the combined Moslem states in the area wished to push Israel into the sea (i.e. liquidate them)". Tom Moore replies: "It is true that in 1947 and 1967, the Arab countries wanted to eliminate Israel, but they now understand that they cannot accomplish that. The relative calm between Oslo and Camp David show that the Palestinians are willing to live in peace if they have a chance of a valid country. The Saudi Proposal recognizes the right for Israel to live in peace and offers "normal" relations. The argument that the Arabs will never let the Israelis live in peace justifies perpetual war. Jimmy Carter in today's New York Times laid out a path towards peace. Sharon has been part of the problem, not the solution. He took office dedicated to killing the Oslo peace process and bringing security to the Israeli people. Well he is batting 500, good in baseball".

Ronald Hilton - 4/21/02