Land First, Then Peace
Turki al-Faisal, Faisal Center for Islamic Studies | September 14, 2009
Obama's speech in Cairo raised expectations in the Arab world. ++ In order to stop the bloodshed in the Middle East Israel must be willing to give back Arab territory. ++ Saudia Arabia, as the key actor in the region, will refuse to engage Israel as long as the country maintains its occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights. ++ "Until Israel heeds President Obama’s call for the removal of all settlements, the world must be under no illusion that Saudi Arabia will offer what the Israelis most desire — regional recognition."
