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I disagree, Arab governments have accepted Israel’s right to exist since Israel made it clear they have nuclear weapons thereby putting an end to another conventional Arab-Israeli war. The issue then shifted to diplomacy over how to draw a map. While diplomacy has stalled, this has been more a result of diplomatic stoppage by the United States on the negotiations in the wake of 9/11 and the launch of a global war on a tactic.

Does this mean that Egypt and Israel will be taking long walks on the beach and warm showers with each other? Nope, but the Egyptians wont be storming over the border anytime soon, not with Mubarak in power.

Even if Israel did not exist, our country would still be supporting Mubarak, the House of Saud and company, as surrogates to protect our interests in the region. This only breeds resentment and criticism of our policy, and creates unintended consequences.