States of Terror

The continuing horror in and around Gaza defies reason. An initial terror countered by a greater, protracted one. Eventually there’ll be an end, but what will the death tally be, hostages and civilians? It will by then be the peace of the graveyard. Life being eked out amongst the ruins by those who survive.

Political leaders of states looking on have belatedly decided to act, by reviving the two states solution. This involves recognition of the state of Palestine, to the chagrin of Israel’s government.

Surely the fundamental problem is the existence of nation states, each ruthlessly pursuing its own interests, ultimately at the expense of others. In a world driven, and riven, by competition, it is difficult to see how the formal recognition of another state profoundly changes anything.

Existence for two states, Russia and Ukraine, patently has not ensured peace between them. Israel and Palestine may develop accords, but just as likely become embroiled in further conflicts of competing interests, presuming recognition ends the present bellicosity.

Palestine action

Is resetting battle lines

No state solution

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