Great articles & insights however we still must consider God's plans & purposes in the ME, especially regarding Israel. As the Islamist noose encircles Israel, we have the US State department & Pres. Bush desparate to make any concessions (by Israel) for "peace".
The Gaza withdawal was followed by Katrina & every visit to Camp David by Arafat has resulted in terrific storm damage. Dividing the land of Israel WILL have consequences environmentally, economically & in society to those nations involved.