A policy of economic engagement, where the Palestinian people would be brought into the economic fold of the Western world would raise the spirits of the Palestinian people. I understand that the Palestinian people want a country to call their own on the land of their ancestors. Palestinian mothers, however, are no different from mothers in any other part of the world. They wish to raise their children in a safe, loving environment. They wish to provide decent clothing, food, and education.
All parents dream of a life for their children that is more prosperous than their own.
Creating this opportunity for the Palestinian people would surely decrease the tension in the region. When there is no opportunity for life to improve, people naturally turn to violence. Where there are great economic disparities and poverty, there is bound to be political unrest. Israel's investment in the Palestinian economy could ease the cycle of violence that has plagued the region for years, at least for a period of time. Furthermore, the Israelis would stand out in the world a philanthropic force, willing to assist even their worst enemies.