I am not an authority, but I do know some of what is going on.
Part of the problem is that in the mind set of both parties neither one belongs there.
Palestinians believe that the Israelis do not belong there, and the Israelis do not believe that the Palestinians belong there.
Also note that both religious backgrounds of the combatants feel that they have a God given right to the land.
Add to this the revenge mind set of both sides (you hurt me I need to hurt you more.)
We come at this with a western mind set which teaches love your brother, care for your brother. The eastern mind set (middle eastern) does not have this love your brother concept. It is an us and them mind set. If you are not part of us, you are them and you are outsiders.
You have to do a lot of studies into comparative religions and really study and know Islam and Judaism to see where these folks come from.
By the way to keep this partially on topic. The Israelis have had top notch development of software applications over the years.
This is a very complicated situation and has taken over 20 years to try and resolve. It will probably take at least another 20 before we get to a true stalemate peace.
Stewart At 01:05 PM 2/6/2009, you wrote:
It's incredible you dare make this claim. Palestinians aren't occupying and controlling access to Israel, nor do they limit the ability of Israelis to travel. I suggest Israel no more desires peace than you claim the Palestinians do. It's especially apparent if you judge base on actions.
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