Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Is Peace Possible in the Middle East?
American Thinker ^ | 30 Apr, 2024 | Allan J. Feifer

Posted on 04/30/2024 4:19:34 AM PDT by MtnClimber

The U.S. and its allies keep substantial forces in the region to ensure an ability to intercede when our interests are threatened. It is not possible to leave the area to its own devices. It's only a question of time before we are sucked back in at a tactical disadvantage and with significant loss of American and Allied lives.

It is time for new ideas. Resetting the table through shrewd diplomacy, proper incentives, and reimagining our Middle East strategy is possible. We must take away the Palestinian veto that inflames that area of the world and keeps it in turmoil. Their corrupt and terrorist-led leaders take their marching orders from Iran. Iran's only long-term interest is the end of Israel and the entire Western establishment to be replaced by a Muslim Caliphate. Iran believes leading such a Caliphate is their destiny. Millions of Muslims willingly die to reach a mythical paradise filled with virgins waiting for jihadists.

We continually confront religious zealots that chafe at the West's restraint of violent tribal tendencies. We must come to grips with the fact that Western and Islamic values will never be in sync.

Graphic: Israeli Defense Forces practice shooting.

The Middle East cannot be ignored. We need pro-western nations in the region with which to do business and which are powerful enough to enforce peace between sectarian groups. Only Iran and Saudia Arabia, one Shite, and one Sunni (Wahhabi) are candidates. Iran wants us all dead, and Saudia Arabia was the starting point for the 9-11 terrorists. Not great choices.

The world is on an inevitable path to world war, not just in the Middle East but also in Europe, Asia, and elsewhere. Like it or not, the United States plays the role of world hall monitor

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: jihad; no
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-23 next last

1 posted on 04/30/2024 4:19:34 AM PDT by MtnClimber
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

The problem is that we have a political faction that sides with the terrorists.


2 posted on 04/30/2024 4:19:44 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page. More photos added.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

Yes. If you completely eliminate islam.


3 posted on 04/30/2024 4:22:03 AM PDT by EvilCapitalist (Pets are no substitute for children)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

“Is Peace Possible in the Middle East?”. Nope. We’re approaching the end times. God will take care of His remnant in Israel.


4 posted on 04/30/2024 4:22:25 AM PDT by stuckinloozeeana
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

If Islam is banned and all muslims eradicated sure!


5 posted on 04/30/2024 4:22:55 AM PDT by TexasFreeper2009
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

Islam’s singleness of purpose thinks it is possible, but the jihad is a struggle.


6 posted on 04/30/2024 4:28:47 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

Kill ‘em all, let allah sort them out.


7 posted on 04/30/2024 4:35:40 AM PDT by weezel
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber; EvilCapitalist
After watching this documentary about October 7th LINK: Screams Before Silence I have to say:

NO.

Watching that documentary filled me with a great and boiling anger.

Not all terrorists are Muslims. But a great number of Muslims, men, women, and children, are enthusiastic supporters of terrorists.

I read a survey that said greater than 70% of Gaza residents voiced support for October 7th.

We saw that same support for Muslim terrorists in the wake of 9/11, people partying in the streets in our OWN country.

8 posted on 04/30/2024 4:41:27 AM PDT by rlmorel (In Today's Democrat America, The $5 Dollar Bill is the New $1 Dollar Bill.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

1. All Muslims convert en masse to Christ.

or

2. All Muslims are eradicated.

or

3. Israel ceases to exist.

Otherwise, no.


9 posted on 04/30/2024 4:55:26 AM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

No!


10 posted on 04/30/2024 4:56:01 AM PDT by spincaster
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

after +4000 yrs? nope


11 posted on 04/30/2024 4:59:19 AM PDT by wardamneagle
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

Obama Muslim,lying stinking phony sends billions to Muslim terrorists,his sycophants still in the Biden administration what do you expect


12 posted on 04/30/2024 5:05:13 AM PDT by ballplayer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber
Any peace will be illusive. History is replete with Islam fundamentalists coming to rule over so-called moderates in a country or region. The end of the golden age of Spain comes to mind when after a long period of peaceful co-existence with their Jewish and Christian neighbors in Spain, Islamic fundamentalists took over and made life hell for the 'infidels' in Spain.

"In the mid‑1100s, however, a force majeure decisively shattered these placid multicultural relations. Led by Abd al‑Mu’min al‑Mohade, scion of a fundamentalist North African Berber dynasty that has traditionally been called the Almohades, a new wave of Islamic warriors swept down from Algeria’s Atlas Mountains. Engulfing the North African littoral popula­tion, the invaders pressed across the Strait of Gibraltar to overrun central and southern Iberia. Decades of brutal Almohade persecution followed—of forced conversions equally of Jews, Christians, and “backsliding” Muslims. Thousands of Andalusian Jews accordingly fled to the Spanish Christian kingdoms of the north. The grim interregnum continued for six decades, until 1212, when an alliance of Christian armies finally destroyed the Almohade minions at Las Navas de Tolosa, and with it Almohade rule in the Iberian Peninsula altogether." - re: myjewishlearning.com

Today, we see a similar prevalence in places like Iran, Nigeria and other places where Islamic fundamentalist's believe killing Jews, Christians and non-believers is Allah's will.

There will be a time when Israel enters into a peace treaty with all the world but it will be short lived. Bible scholars see this in the prophecies of Daniel and St. John (The Revelation). Only when Yeshua Hamashiach sits on David's throne in Jerusalem will there be peace in Israel and the world.

13 posted on 04/30/2024 5:06:37 AM PDT by JesusIsLord
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: EvilCapitalist

I see you are a realist about this.


14 posted on 04/30/2024 5:08:03 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

There will be peace when the Antichrist shows up. Temporarily, of course,


15 posted on 04/30/2024 5:22:22 AM PDT by roving (Deplorable Listless Vessel Trumpist With Trumpitis and a Rainbow Bully)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

Peace is the interval between wars.

Once the war has been won, there can be peace


16 posted on 04/30/2024 5:24:01 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Hamascide is required in totality)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: rlmorel

“Not all terrorists are Muslims. But a great number of Muslims, men, women, and children, are enthusiastic supporters of terrorists.”

As the saying goes, 95% of Muslims are NOT terrorists, but 95% of terrorists ARE Muslims (or some insanely high number).


17 posted on 04/30/2024 5:50:35 AM PDT by BobL (A society built on MERIT cannot survive on DEI (ref. South Africa, and now USA))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

There will one day be an artificial peace. It will be suddenly ended by Israel’s worst holocaust ever.

Jesus will bring in permanent peace.


18 posted on 04/30/2024 6:04:10 AM PDT by lurk (u)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: chajin

#2 is the best choice.


19 posted on 04/30/2024 6:59:12 AM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: MtnClimber

The Abraham Accords were the way. Which is still another reason why DJTrump had to be stopped — by any means necessary.


20 posted on 04/30/2024 7:04:16 AM PDT by bobbo666 (Baizuo, )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-23 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson