... conflict between Jews and Palestinian Arabs had. Therefore, one might have reasonably said: “Look, the main issue between Israel and states like Egypt or Syria was the question of land”. And land could have formed a basis for a comprehensive ... ... Palestinians that are not at all addressed by a question of land for peace: question of refugees, historical guilt and narratives, Jerusalem, mutual recognition. If it were that simple it could have been resolved a long time ago.
Some experts on the Middle East
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... institutional cohesion based on a shared culture, language, traditions and/or religion stands a chance of becoming a dominant factor in the consolidation of any group, however scattered.
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. Ben-Rafael E. et al. Building a Diaspora. Russian Jews in Israel, Germany and the USA. Leiden/Netherlands, 2006. P. 3.
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. 19. Senat des VG München, Beschluss vom 07.08.2008, Az.: 19 B 07.1777, Rn. 29, 36,46, Vgl. VG Augsburg, Beschluss vom 11.07.2007, Az.: Au 1 S 07.622, Rn. 29; VG Osnabrück, Urteil vom 10.07.2006, Az.: ...
... imminent war?
To answer this question, let us consider a number of internal and external factors determining decision-making by the Israeli leadership.
Vox populi
The idea of a unilateral strike on Iran without political support and military aid from the USA is perceived as too risky, if not close to adventurous.
In early August 2012, an Israeli newspaper Maariv conducted a
public opinion poll
on the INP issue. On the question of whether it is possible to prevent Iran today from manufacturing nuclear bombs through sanctions and international pressure, but without a military strike on ...
