"The legitimate anger felt
by many at the ongoing injustices suffered by the Palestinian people is
being
exploited by extremists to garner support for their own illegitimate
causes.
The moderates in the Arab world, in Israel, and in the Quartet, should
grasp
this opportunity to come together strongly behind the Arab Peace
Initiative -- and
be prepared to take some political risks in order to find a solution.
Furthermore, the U.S. government must show leadership and resolve to
reach a
mutually acceptable solution with all parties."
Why Middle East moderates need to seize the opportunity in Egypt to craft a new political movement.
BY ANWAR GARGASH |
JULY 9, 2013
http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/07/09/the_new_arab_awakening_uae_moderates_middle_east?page=0,1
The
rejection by Egyptians of their Islamist government marks a turning point --
not only for that country, but for the entire Middle East. Over the course
of the past couple weeks, the Egyptian people have made a clear and powerful
statement that political Islam cannot and should not be allowed to suppress the
broader popular will for moderation and tolerance. Islamism, or any ideology
for that matter, is no replacement for competent and responsible
leadership. But let us not discount this momentous opportunity: the
second Egyptian revolution is a bellwether for moderates in the region who
should now seek to regain the initiative.
The
rejection by Egyptians of their Islamist government marks a turning point --
not only for that country, but for the entire Middle East. Over the course
of the past couple weeks, the Egyptian people have made a clear and powerful
statement that political Islam cannot and should not be allowed to suppress the
broader popular will for moderation and tolerance. Islamism, or any ideology
for that matter, is no replacement for competent and responsible
leadership. But let us not discount this momentous opportunity: the
second Egyptian revolution is a bellwether for moderates in the region who
should now seek to regain the initiative....READ MORE