Barak and Talabani Shake Hands
July 2, 2008, 12:27 pm |
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By Andrew L. Jaffee
An Israeli Jew (Defense Minister Ehud Barak) shakes hands with a Shiite Arab (Iraqi President Jalal Talabani)… While I can understand why something like this is considered a “historic” moment, it is at the same time pathetic that it is considered a “historic” moment.
It is historic because an Arab/Muslim leader overcame years of convention and prejudice against Israel, and actually, formally recognized an Israeli leader. Perhaps the Coalition forces and contractors in Iraq have rubbed off on Talabani. Perhaps Talabani is starting to understand the democratic system he is operating in.
On the other hand, this moment is anti-climactic — two humans shaking hands. Israelis are almost always eager to be accepted on the international stage. Yet Arab leaders have treated Israelis as if they were dirty; as if when shaking hands, something Jewy would be left on Arab hands; as if there were no such thing as politeness or decorum.
Related: Israel, Arab/Muslim World, Iraq, Anti-Semitism
July 12th, 2008 at 11:11 am
well you Jews call yourself the chosen ones and according to Muslims all dirty expect them .do you see problem here its called brainwashing in this case both of you re the same sick with same thinking called religion can you tell me which religion is the best ? both of you Muslims and Jews will say mine is the best and will try to put other down . one way or another you will fight always did look at history . your hate towards each other will never go away until you both get rid of this evil called religion .until then both of you will keep suffering . there will never be peace and one day you both will destroy the world . or may be there will be another religion who will destroy the world before you . so all of you people who belong to any religion are danger to us called humans please go to another planet or shut up