WTF Part 4531: Qaddafi Supports Israel?

The dictator of Libya, Muammar Qaddafi, known to Americans for helping in the Lockerbie and Berlin Disco bombings, has come out with an op-ed piece in the New York Times which is not overtly hostile to Israel.I was shocked myself, but when was the last time an Arab leader (except Mithal al-Alusi) has not spoken pure vitriol about Israel over the Palestinian issue. For example:

The basis for the modern State of Israel is the persecution of the Jewish people, which is undeniable. The Jews have been held captive, massacred, disadvantaged in every possible fashion by the Egyptians, the Romans, the English, the Russians, the Babylonians, the Canaanites and, most recently, the Germans under Hitler. The Jewish people want and deserve their homeland.

Israel was founded by something other than malice and tyranny? And Qaddafi is saying this?
Not to mention:It is important to note that the Jews did not forcibly expel Palestinians. They were never “un-welcomed.” and Assimilation is already a fact of life in Israel. There are more than one million Muslim Arabs in Israel; they possess Israeli nationality and take part in political life with the Jews, forming political parties.

And his solution?

A two-state solution will create an unacceptable security threat to Israel. An armed Arab state, presumably in the West Bank, would give Israel less than 10 miles of strategic depth at its narrowest point. Further, a Palestinian state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip would do little to resolve the problem of refugees. Any situation that keeps the majority of Palestinians in refugee camps and does not offer a solution within the historical borders of Israel/Palestine is not a solution at all.

Wow. Just wow.

Why Albania is So Great-- Part 3-- Kosovan Peace

Jumping in Pools continues its series about Albania and the triumphs of the Albanian people. One of these triumphs includes the peaceful nature of Kosovo, despite a terrible war last decade.

Despite the genocide by the Serbian government of Slobodan Milosevic, Kosovo is still trying to live in harmony with its larger neighbor:
That is when tacit cooperation between Belgrade and the EU in Kosovo became concrete. If past patterns had been repeated, both Serb and Albanian hard-liners – and the mafias that smuggle through Kosovo the bulk of the heroin that reaches EU territory – would have exploded the patient peacemaking of Serb and Albanian moderates. They would have orchestrated "ethnic" mob clashes that would have quickly started a fresh cycle of revenge and retaliation.

Kosovo!

War Between India and Pakistan Must Be Avoided

Disgusting terror attacks have been committed on India's soil. For India, they can never look back to a time before they were hit by unwarranted and revolting terrorist attacks. But there is a chance to change the future.

Because of the attacks, tension between India and Pakistan have skyrocketed. India has accused "elements in Pakistan" for the attacks, and Pakistan has warned India that if it feels threatened, it will amass troops on its border with India. Pakistan has promised India action, but says it will not stand for knee-jerk reactions from India. Another problem is that both countries are nuclear powers.

This statement may be obvious, but in a time like this, it must be said: A war between Pakistan and India must be avoided. India may wish to send its troops into Pakistan to search for terroristic elements, which Pakistan will problably not allow. India will demand that terrorists be brought to justice, though.

There is a clear answer that must be adressed, but will almost definately not take place. Pakistan can show India its intention of bringing the terrorists to justice by allowing the Indian military into their country. In conjunction with Pakistan's military, India would bring the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group to bear responsibility. This should be done under the supervision of other nations, and possibly the UN. This would keep both India and Pakistan in-line. Should this take place, and India and Pakistan were successful in destroying Lashkar-e-Taiba, their relations would be strengthened, India would get justice, and war would be avoided.

The problem is the former difficulties between India and Pakistan, and their dispute over Kashmir. I don't think that Pakistan would trust India enough and vice versa. But a great and proud nation like India should be able to put problems aside for justice, Pakistan should do the same, and they should work together for freedom and peace.

May God bless India and watch over them and the nation of Pakistan.