Originally published October 15 2005
Israeli pullout from Gaza is a substantial step toward peace
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
While the event when nearly unnoticed by the media, the removal of the Israeli presence from the Gaza strip was a substantial step toward peace and a good-faith gesture that could lead to diplomatic relationships.
The Israeli pull out of Gaza was a significant event in the history of the centuries-old conflict in the Middle East.
The media seemed determined to make Cindy Sheehan, casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the Sunni opposition to the fledgling Iraqi constitution the stories of the summer.
An "occupying" nation, sua sponte, removed its settlement and troops from the Gaza strip; the Palestinians rejoiced in the hopes of establishing a homeland; and the "Roadmap for Peace" became a substantive reality rather than just talk and a piece of paper --- yet the media focused on Cindy Sheehan and her protest.
The administration, and the President's leadership in particular (and that of Secretary Powell and Secretary Rice), have created an atmosphere of opportunity to remove at least one of the major complaints against the United States and the West.
In negotiations and diplomatic discussions, time and time again the Palestinians have sought tangible, overt measures of good faith by Israel (and the West) to demonstrate their real commitment to peace in the region.
The Palestinians now have the chance to curb the extreme tactics of the fringe of their society and to emphasize that real results are attainable by employing methods of peacerather than engaging in terror.
Prime Minister Sharon, President Abbas, and President Bush have laid the bricks of the foundation of "normalized" relations between Israel and the soon to be, nation of Palestine.
Certainly, the threat of, and actions by, Hammas and other terror organizations provided factual proof of the dangers to the nation of Israel.
Again, we need to embrace him and recognize the heroic steps he is taking in calling for an end to violence in the region puts him in peril --- both political and personal.
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