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Today's Arab News includes a letter from reader Hamood A. Aleem of the United States, expressing opposition to Pakistan's possible recognition of Israel:

"Pakistanis have recently started to debate whether or not to recognize Israel. How can Pakistan think about recognizing and accepting Israel as a nation when the very land they are enjoying the benefits of was snatched from Muslims who had lived there for centuries? They kicked out our brothers and sisters and occupied the land. How many of the “liberal” commentators in Pakistan would like to leave Pakistan and let India occupy it and then let it enjoy its benefits? And, in turn, would they like their Muslim brothers to abandon their cause and recognize a country built on land stolen from Muslims? Have some people stopped thinking rationally?

"Palestine is not, as some people seem to assume, an Arab issue. It is a Muslim issue. Pakistan should not bring shame to our dignity and honor by recognizing the Jewish state for reasons like money and technology. Does it really think that by accepting Israel, Pakistan will become rich and powerful?

"Definitely not."

Aleem's statement that "Palestine... is a Muslim issue," is precisely why peace in the Middle East appears to be impossible. Even in the unlikely event that Israel could negotiate a solution with the Palestinians, that agreement would be rejected by tens of millions of Muslims around the world, whose worldview and religious beliefs are uncompromisingly against any non-Muslim entity in the Middle East.
posted on 7/24/2003