I have discussed ways to assist the citizens of Gaza with a number of Arab and European leaders and their common
response is that the Israeli blockade makes any assistance impossible. Donors point out that they have provided enormous
aid funds to build schools, hospitals and factories, only to see them destroyed in a few hours by precision bombs and
missiles. Without international guarantees, why risk similar losses in the future?
It is time to face the fact that, for the past 30 years, no one nation has been able or willing to break the impasse and
induce the disputing parties to comply with international law. We cannot wait any longer. Israel has long argued that it
cannot negotiate with terrorists, yet has had an entire year without terrorism and still could not negotiate. President
Obama has promised active involvement of the US government, but no formal peace talks have begun and no comprehensive
framework for peace has been proposed. Individually and collectively, the world powers must act. Read More.
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