Quote:The Arab Muslim countries want a poor destitute Palistine just much as the the Irealies dont care about Palistine.
I think the Arab countries would be the first to support a real, lasting solution to the Palestinian problem.
It was one of the major demands in the '79 agreement between Egypt and Israel. It remains the strongest weapon in the propaganda arsenal of the Islamists who are trying to overthrow their governments. It is a perpetual thorn in their sides, and, while it might have some advantages, it has vastly more disadvantages.
No, pretty much everyone wants this situation resolved, especially now that Arafat is dead and Sharon is out for good. The only question is how.
-Jester
Addenum: That is not to say the rich Arab countries are terribly interested in forking over for the well-being of Palestinians. Greed is greed, and poverty is the Palestinians' greatest weapon. But that is a different thing from not wanting the problem solved.