>They switch them too often, I've lost track long ago. In most of the cases, the roles are a matter of media and perception. It seems that at this point, both sides are attacking the other side, and both are claiming the victim role.
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>But that is the world of Mid-east politics, they can switch alliances and regroup into strange and weird coallitions in no time.


Dragan;

Then if a leader wants to bring peace to the region someone kills him (Egypt for example). Perhaps that is why the leaders hate each other. As soon as one side gives in some radical will kill the leaders. What a great environment to raise your family!

Tom