The recent incidents of Nairobi and Dar Es Salaam are indicators that terrorism has far exceeded the limits. It calls itself the International Islamic Group. The method and the timing, only minutes apart, of the twin explosions expose the culprits as well trained professionals with a strong network which is exclusive of organized state agencies rather than mere terrorist groups. Terrorists are moving outside the Middle East circle now that their movements within Arab and European countries are quite restricted. The signing by the Arab countries of a treaty on terrorism has further restrained their activities.
International cooperation is required to prevent terrorists from achieving their destructive goals.
It is noted, in this connection, that in its moves against terrorism, US calculations still focus on American considerations. It lacks the comprehensive view of terrorism as a threat not only to other countries but to humanity at large. Since the creation, in 1948, of a racist Jewish state on the Arab land of Palestine, the episodes of Israeli intransigence have continued uninterrupted. Meanwhile, the international community seems reluctant to bring any pressure to bear on Israel that it may comply with the frames of reference and with the legality of the peace process. At the time there is need for a fresh momentum, the US threatens to end its mediation, thus putting the Palestinian Authority in a predicament that is likely to force it to accept Netanyahu s terms.