"Such backhanded tactics are well known within Palestinian circles, and the recognition of the State of Israel is a rarity in the region." My Washington think-tank friends charged with related analysis have been put in the tough position of having to treat a subject seriously -- i.e., middle east peace talks -- that the most critical of Palestinian personalities would seem to treat primarily with contempt. One of my correspondents noted to me today, "Jim -- There is no Arabic root for the word compromise. There you go. Now, that being said, compromise is only allowed when it is believed that a compromise will strengthen the will of the Muslims. The Hudaibiyah treaty comes to mind. As it was written, a few words were deleted to satisfy the fears of the signatories that Muhammad was seeking political dominance. But Seerah literature clearly states (in readings from Hizb ut Tahrir publications) that the dilution of the strength of the wording actually opened the door to greater political intrigue." She was commenting on what the Taliban might sign to in Qatar, a whole other subject and yet . . . transitive.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:57:39 +0000
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