Gaza Conflict Stirs Emotions For Arabs In Israel

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From The Jerusalem Post:

As the truce in the Gaza Strip unravels, Arabs in Israel are sympathetic and angry about the plight of the Palestinian residents. But, many say they blame both sides for the deterioration seen in the past few weeks.

Even in Umm el-Fahm, which is known to be a stronghold of the northern branch of the Islamic Movement, residents acknowledged what they described as missteps or violations by both sides.

"Israel is very tough on Gaza - at the same time, Hamas isn't blameless for what is happening," said Yasser Farahat, 30, a clothing store employee who lives both in Umm el-Fahm and in Jenin.

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My Comment: The problem has always been .... the next generation. When children are brought up with violence, deprivation, and economic hardships on a constant basis .... long term cultural and psychological problems will always arise. For the Middle East, this manifests as violence and hatred.