[Goose]

I agree with your concern, but I’d ask when exactly was there peace in the region. Western Asia has been controlled by remote empires multiple times. The Greeks, the Romans, the Turks, the Persians, the British, etc. When the locals have been in control, power has been fragmented and wars have been common. Maybe things will change, but if not, I’d just say it’s the same as it ever was.

Your historical references are correct IMO, and in many ways the history is even more chaotic than a summary suggests. Unfortunately today we have lots of revisionist history (by both Israel and the Palestinians) motivating hatreds/biases that have lasted over a period of 75 years or so. Mix that in with many political and individual entities acting in what they believe is their own self-interest and achieving "peace" is impossible.

Almost everybody is either in zugzwang or believe they are. That state is a great description of why peace isn't happening. Unlike chess, the actors here have the option of doing nothing (not moving) in any given situation. Unfortunately doing nothing is actually a "move" and zugzwang continues. IMO the outlook is indeed bleak for everybody involved.

[Goose]

I agree with your concern, but I’d ask when exactly was there peace in the region. Western Asia has been controlled by remote empires multiple times. The Greeks, the Romans, the Turks, the Persians, the British, etc. When the locals have been in control, power has been fragmented and wars have been common. Maybe things will change, but if not, I’d just say it’s the same as it ever was.

Your historical references are correct IMO, and in many ways the history is even more chaotic than a summary suggests. Unfortunately today we have lots of revisionist history (by both Israel and the Palestinians) motivating hatreds/biases that have lasted over a period of 75 years or so. Mix that in with many political and individual entities acting in what they believe is their own self-interest and achieving "peace" is impossible.

Almost everybody is either in zugzwang or believe they are. That state is a great description of why peace isn't happening. Unlike chess, the actors here have the option of doing nothing (not moving) in any given situation. Unfortunately doing nothing is actually a "move" and zugzwang continues. IMO the outlook is indeed bleak for everybody involved.