It has not been my intention to run a web site about the Israel-Palestine conflict. It's just that, with such a difficult issue, it's nearly impossible to say one thing without saying ten other things. There's simply too much history involved.

I will say that I think about the most insightful commentary I've seen on the 'net has been by Jerry Pournelle. A recent online exchange he had on the matter is both educational and fair-minded to all sides. It;s long, but if you're a student of history you will probably be surprised by how insightful much of it is. And I think Pournelle's analyses are, essentially, on the money. I've rarely seen a smarter student of history or political affairs than Pournelle.