Today, the BBC published a piece that could be good news for Palestinians living in Gaza. Except for the BBC’s minor historical omissions, the article points out that Palestinians could turn their attentions to a novel idea: tourism, not terrorism:

Around the world, Gaza is seen only as a deeply troubled place - a bloody arena in the Palestinians’ confrontation with Israel.

But efforts are being made now to present a fuller picture.

The Palestinian Authority has approved a plan to build a national archaeological museum in Gaza.

Land has been set aside, and the United Nations is helping to develop the project. …

“Yes there was violence. But there is another face of Gaza - there is culture and archaeology and history.”

Boy, that is an understatement — try “terrorist chaos.” The BBC author rattles off various peoples with historical ties to Gaza, but conveniently leaves out Jewish history there.

Setting aside the politically correct revisionism, Palestinians have a chance to do some catching up for the last 100 years squandered on hate and terror. Maybe they could build a few new hotels near the planned museum, and attract some tourism, create some jobs. Concentrating a society’s intent on terrorism is just a waste of time, and has ended up giving the Palestinians much less land than they started with.