Shoutbox

If you ask me, it is the Palestinians who should be happy, not us Israelis. While his people were suffering, Arafat did nothing to promote a peace process.

Is Israel to blame for the Palestinians' current condition? Partially. Our parliament looks like a zoo (and acts accordingly), most of the nation doesn't even trust it. But I assure you that none of us are enjoying this condition, and their leadership is to blame for it equally.

I personally think what really makes this conflict so bad, is religion. Religion is a regressive element. Religion makes many of our people (settlers and those who support them) bring the nation into war just for some land. They are destroying the foundations of this country. Religion also makes many of the Palestinians turn to extreme violence, and truly believe it would help their cause.

(That's not to say that religion is always a bad thing. Religion can be a wonderful thing if you channel it to good things. I am sure there are many religious people on both sides who would like to end this conflict in a peaceful manner.)

Am I happy that Arafat is dead? Well, I'm not happy he's dead just for the sake of it. I am glad that now there may be some changes - now the Palestinians may get a better leadership. Evidently, this could not have happened while Arafat lived.