@fresco,
fresco wrote:
...And keep an eye on the "people power" movements in Egypt and Libya. I will be delighted if genuine democracies and authoritative negotiators emerge, but I am somewhat cynical having listened to the incessant cries of "allahu akbar", as no doubt have the Israelis.
If I understood correctly, a pundit on late night radio believes that the "people power" movement in Egypt could evolve into not honoring the peace treaty with Israel. So, the Palestinean situation might become the proverbial Sunday school picnic, by comparison, in a few years?
The reason I would place any bets on the Israelis in a future war, is because a sizable percentage of Israel is now made up of first generation (born in Israel) ex-Soviet Jews and oftentimes not "so Jewish." Like it or not, the Arabs are adversaries to an enemy of very diverse backgrounds, Judaism notwithstanding. Sort of like when the U.S. enters wars.