Fresh or rotten apple?

By Tahsin Hyder Lake Circus, Kalabagan, Dhaka
30 July 2006, 18:00 PM
Since the birth of Israel, it has described itself as the "fresh apple" in the Middle East. It got constant support from its western allies, rather than its neighbours. It is indeed dramatic to know a huge section of citizens of the Arab community do not believe Israel could always be a friend. Why should they, Israel never was?

The question to be raised against this nation is: can't we describe Israel to be the most offensive force in the Middle East ? President Bush made his position clear on the latest Israeli offensive against Hezbollah, accusing Lebanon of not disarming Hezbollah. Furthermore, the United States supports what they may call "Defending Israel theory". They all spoke like sold-out companies in the great business of war! As history speaks, Hezbollah was founded during an Israeli occupation of Lebanon, not only for terrorist attacks. Israel found its way to turn its anger on the Lebanese civilians. It would be nearly impossible to believe that all the attacks on the civilian structures were based on false information. As far as Hezbollah's hideouts are concerned, they only control self-made comparably small section of public services compared to the huge amount of targets air-raided.

I strongly believe, if there is no ceasefire very soon, there is a possibility of a large scale war in the Middle East.