The Palestine problem does not have a purely military solution. Military superiority is necessary for Israel's national security, but it is not sufficient. The solution has to be political, as President Clinton recognized.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Palestine conflict requires political solutions beyond military superiority.
- In plain terms
- You can't fix Palestine with just the military it needs politics too.
- What can you take from it?
- Military strength is necessary but insufficient for conflict resolution.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can military force resolve deep conflicts?
- What is needed for lasting peace?
Another view
This assumes political will exists on both sides to pursue such solutions.
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