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Originally Posted by gaijinsamurai
As far as what is currently happening in Gaza and Lebanon, we are seeing the results of two successful fundamentalist groups (Hamas and Hezbollah), who have been able to gather national attention and support through their appeal as corruption-free and standing up to the West/Israel.
I can see why both groups have become popular; but with the current fighting, it is obvious which sides are going to lose: Once again, the Arabs will have a big black eye.
The Lebanese and Palestinians need to stop and ask themselves if fundamentalism will really get them anything. In general, the Arab/Muslim world needs to do some soul-searching as well. The Palestinians need to ask themselves if their tactics have gotten them anywhere, and they all need to ask themselves who their real enemy is.
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I think that is happening, especially when reading the comments of other Arab governments. Saudis were the first to come out against Hezbullah, though not mentioning their name. Tha Arab league is not mustering it's forces is a good sign. It may be the days of rogue terrorists that served foreign power's interests are ending.
Lebonese reaction has been pretty interesting. Maybe the Lebonese will finally carry out the UN resolution and assume control of all of it's territory.
Other report I read, stated some of the Arab countries are nervous of Iran's ambitions.