THCbongman has represented and summarized his views of the politics and tragedies of this situation were very well in the above post.

Both sides are comprised of human beings, when it all comes out in the wash. I've posted plenty of information and opinions here, but these conflicts are rooted in religions that are at odds with each other. Even though Israel is more rational than their enemy, the basic belief system of the society is a major impediment to a successful resolution of the conflict. I also think that a person would have to be almost suicidal to live there.

The monotheistic belief systems are the greatest threat to the future of the human race and the planet. If it isn't one thing, it's another. The majority of practitioners of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are not violent, but their religions breed fanatics - who would have the world destroyed in a minute to meet their insane objectives.

It is sickening, as the above posting says. If we could get out of the Middle East's politics entirely, that would be the best thing.

http://www.truthdig.com/dig/item/200...ist_manifesto/

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/...reality_islam/