In a group of six guys, what could be the possible topics of discussions ? Invariably, girls. But fortunately or weirdly we discussed something more hot. During most part of our smokies trip, we discussed about the issues with Israel and Palestine. The group was mixed by level of acquaintance on the subject. we had variety of personalities with - an extremely exposed person as far as the subject was concerned, a person like me with a little bit of knowledge, next one who was completely ignorant but with curiosity to understand and the rest of the folks as silent listeners. The discussion went on and on starting from the formation of Jews and their promised land. And also, about the various invasion and change of power of holy land from Moss's era to Olmert.
There is an old adage saying, " The root cause for any trouble would be over one of land, damsel or gold." I am not sure how much of it was true at that time. But it fits well in the groove of current issues of endless boundary talks, Green or control lines etc. Coming to the part about Palestine, after the discussion, it raised so many questions in me. I did read a lot after that discussion. It came as shocking that Palestine is an not independent country today. Though PLO proclaimed it as an independent state but not all the countries recognize it that way. And also, the chronicle events like Israel declaration of independence on 1948, a year later the war on Israel by the neighboring nations, 20 years later Israel's rebut against the neighbouring nations - explain the eerie life of inmates there. On Jun 5 this month, Israel remembered the historic 6 days fight for paradise regain. But every day bombing and evacuation of Gaza might tell us a different story about the paradise. The major part of Palestine is still under the occupation of Israel military. I am not going to be judgemental about Israel or Palestine of their actions. I know, everything is fair in love and war. Each side has their own explanation and belief. But it is filling my mind with gray clouds just thinking about the life of common people there.
Palestine has so much attention of the world. Till now, there is no amicable settlement for this issue. So What about similar issue going on less visible regions of the world? Be it Kashmir, LTTE etc ? When will the world live in peace for at least a day or even a minute ?
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