person to represent you in peace negotiations, who would it be?
So who would Israelis and Jews have confidence in?
And who do Muslims and Arabs think could secure a fair and lasting peace?
As always let's keep it nice and respectful to all...!
2007-09-25 02:09:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
AA - yes, I read a very interesting article in which Hamza was denouncing Holocaust denial. I'm aware that he is also sometimes criticized by other Muslims because he appeared with Bush after 9-11.
2007-09-25 03:04:17 · update #1
MIMI - Am smiling at your answer. Hope you are having a good day. Be well.
2007-09-25 08:52:33 · update #2
A person who sees a human in the other from both sides...:)
2007-09-25 02:35:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Im arab so i will comment on the arab part..
ok well after taking a closer look into some key figures in palestinian politics such as the current president of Palestine (Abass) or the Palestinian authority whichever you prefer.
I'm sad to say that despite his interesting and optimistic background he has done little in the way of making the sweeping change one would speculate from his background.
Unfortunately i think we live in an age today where the world is little changed by one power personality.
Some examples of this would be...Genghis Khan i believe, the empire he built began to collapse without his leadership, there was alos hitler a not very good man but his personality resulted in millions upon millions of deatsh and it all started with his personality and his speeches.
Now don't get me wrong im not comparing anyone to Hitler or ghengis khan im just stating that now adays the world is less influenced by people with such powerful pesonalities/Egos instead it is more of a big beuarcracy for better or for worse.
So to say despite any person's hopefull background i would be very suspicious of anyone Arabic or jewish who would claim to have a soloution to the Israeli/Palestinian crisis.
2007-09-26 23:38:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question,
sheikh hamza hanson yusuf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamza_Yusuf
At the recommendation of Abdullah bin Bayyah, he publicly appeared with President George W. Bush shortly after September 11 attacks, Arab League, and global leaders at the World Economic Forum at Davos. Sheikh Hamza has been a prominent Muslim voice denouncing terrorism and extremism, while promoting cooperation and education.
Duke- the majority of Muslims do support the views of sheikh hamza yusuf- because the majority of Muslims are not extreme, Hamza Yusuf has respect and people that support his views from all over the world, King Abdullah of Jordan on the other hand is corrupt and lacks any respect from his own people.
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Also Edmund has good points, both about Christian Arabs and other religion Arabs and the late Edward Said , What a great human being.
2007-09-25 09:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
For Israel & Jews:
Ehud Barak, former Prime Minster, and current Minister of Defense, deputy prime minister and leader of Israel's Labor Party. It was during his tenure as Prime Minister that Israel withdrew from Southern Lebanon and the bodies of three dead Israeli soldiers were stolen by Hezbollah. He inaugurated peace negotiations with Syria and took part in the Camp David 2000 Summit which meant to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but failed. Barak, Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia, and US president Bill Clinton put the blame on Yasser Arafat. Barak claimed he exposed "Arafat's true intentions". Following this, the al-Aqsa Intifada erupted. He also took part in the Taba Summit with the leadership of the Palestinian Authority, after his government had fallen.
For Arabs & Muslims:
Choosing Hamza Yusuf Hanson seems to be a good idea. But, do you think Hamas would approve Hamza Yusuf? That's a tough question. Perhaps, King Abdullah II of Jordan would be a better choice.
2007-09-25 11:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Duke of Tudor 6 · 4⤊ 5⤋
Isn't it obvious that anyone who denies the Holocaust is not well educated. After all, say what you will about the heinous Nazi's they were great record keepers. Not to mention that he thinks they have not gays in his society, is he serious or did he just come off the farm.So I guess what is left are the Jews who are going to be around until eternity and take their education very seriously.
2007-09-25 11:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by ZenWoman 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I really believe there can be no peace between Israel and the Arab world because if you carefully read what the Koran says about what they consider to be infidels and what they do to them well nothing but trouble ensues
2007-09-26 14:23:32 · answer #6 · answered by harold. 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Someone has appointed Tony Blair as "Peace Envoy to the Middle East". Question is,is he the right person?
Or is it jobs for the boys once again.
2007-09-25 13:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by watercress kebab 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I choose Nelson Mandela.
Why? I would not trust any arab leader to be in the best interest of the Palestinian people, it is a fact that most of the arab world has jumped on the band wagon and hates them, so how could an arab represent them? And I'm sure I'm not the only one that would say the Palestinian leaders are corrupt. So Nelson Mandela whom we all know was/is a great man and great peaceful leader. And he would be non-judgemental.
Mimi, in one of your posts you have said that you are ashamed to be Palestinian, if you could plz explain , what would make you a good leader plz?
2007-09-25 09:40:15 · answer #8 · answered by HopelessZ00 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
For the Israelis, I would choose myself.
2007-09-25 20:38:57 · answer #9 · answered by Michael J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nelson Mandela would do a great Job. He is the greatest political Peacemaker the world have ever seen.
2007-09-25 21:20:37 · answer #10 · answered by Fatima 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋