Imminent Violence in a Violent Region

In the Middle East, specifically the region of Israel and its borders, violence has been the major means of action for attempted change. Between terrorism, rioting, and war, there’s no debating that violent outbreaks have been a common occurrence. Numerous external forces have tried to quell the fighting unsuccessfully. Internal forcers have attempted the same, often through violence. Sadly, however, the raging violence in the Middle East could not have been prevented. In this …

…the use of satyagraha, there is no ill-will whatever.” (Gandhi, page 309) But, unfortunately, ill will does exist between Israel and the Palestinians and for this reason violence is immine! nt. Some day, the violence will subside and there will be peace between the two peoples. Maybe they will become Gandhi’s satyagrahis. But until then, Israel and the Palestinians must strive towards their goals, their ends, and accept whatever means take them there. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**