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By Yusuf Sheikh Sudi, Kuwait
I appreciated the courageous open letter addressed to Israel by Mr. Farah Ali Jama . It is a small step forward to discuss seriously our national issues, instead of focusing to meaningless inter accusations and counter accusations. Initiating a balanced and fruitful relationship with Israel is not a taboo. The major Muslim and Arab countries have already established close diplomatic relations with Israel. To name a few: Egypt, Turkey, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Indonesia, Bangladesh Mauritanian, Nigeria, etc. Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf States are ready to recognize if Israel establishes peace with the Palestinians.
So there is nothing wrong if we start preliminary discussions and public awareness for the eventual possibility of establishing mutual diplomatic relationship with that state. Also, for the record, they were the first nation to recognize Somaliland in June, 1960.
Israel is a tiny nation. But it has immense
political and economic powers. They are the most trusted ally of the world's
lone super power USA. They developed hi -tech irrigational innovations which
can make our deserts bloom. They will influence the multinational oil giants
to exploit our oil and gas deposits. Within few years, we can transform from
a nomadic society to a highly developed state. Why should we always be
dependant on Saudi Arabia for our livestock exports? Why should we put all
our eggs in a useless and empty Arabian basket?
Like late President Anwar Sadat, our leaders should take daring steps. The
joint leaders of the three political parties, the Houses of elders and
parliament, and the civic organizations should call loudly, clearly, and
without fear, for mutual and simultaneous recognition of both states. Let
the dogs bark, if they will.
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