Way out for Israel

This is in response to Seif A. Somalya’s letter, “Way out for Iran,” published on Feb. 4. It is amazing to read the wishful list of tasks outlined as the way out for Iran. As per the writer, this proposed solution will not only avert the brewing conflict between West and Iran but also bring peace and prosperity to the entire region.

Now to the solution as proposed by Seif: Iran shall recognize Israel within the secured boundaries of pre-1967 war and shall also unequivocally accept the two-state solution. May we know whether Israel itself really believes in the two-state solution? Does Israel itself believe in the pre-1967 war boundaries? Arabs have offered, not once but several times, to recognize Israel in its pre-1967 boundaries. We all know what happened to all these proposals - rejected by Israel on one pretext or the other. I am of the opinion that if you offer to recognize Israel in its present day boundaries, it will find a way to get away and keep encroaching the Arab lands.

It’s an election year in the US and Israel may be willing to return in kind the support it got from Obama administration during last four years. An attack on Iran is the best gift for Obama to jack his declining popularity. Remember Bush also used Iraq invasion to win the second term.

This is all frustrating; let’s talk about literature, music and fine arts.