Their interests are more than democracy. Only they look for their own goals. No matter who is ruling, a king or a dictator or Genral. Hamas is a terror group and Israel is the beloved of US and The West. No matter how many Palestinians are killed every day. How many stone throwing children are killed by gunship helicopters. No matter their is no food and water for the dying palestinians and other muslims. Still US and the West is teaching us about democracy and human rights. When this honeymoon with Israel will come to an end? When you will consider the muslims of the world as respected partners in the world politics. Is it not in the favour of US and Western countries to give due repect to the muslims of the world?
124768
The west and U.s. definitely have their own agenda and It has nothing at all to do with democracy It is to set up puppet regimes that promote the political interests of the West and allows them to extort massive amounts of money from these countries
237655
It is not fair.  \n\nFurthermore, it is stupid to have Israel planted in the heart of the muslim world, why not in Western Europe where they lived before.  The Jews didn't care they almost went to Africa for thier holy land, and they were turned away by America... It is all US interventions that is causing the holocaust taking place right now against the Palestinians and we should all do our best to stop it.
260446
I live in the UK, and the newspapers I read are certainly critical of Israel, but also condemn Palestinian suicide bombings. People here definitely have a different view of Israel than the Americans I know. A few years back a group of Palestinians came to Edinburgh and was hosted by a youth organisation I'm part of. However, I don't think it was a particularly constructive endeavour, as it turned out our visitors were wealthy and priviledged, hardly representative of Palestinians, and had a tendency to steal.
432474
No they are not. The Palestinians are just a band of displaced Arabs of different tribes having a go at Israel. If they left Israel alone there would be no trouble. The Palestinians are egged on by Syria. The British and Americans should support Israel and not a stupid bunch of Arabs that deserve all they get! The trouble is that the lefties and poofters and dregs of our own society support Palestinians to take the heat off themselves.
312029
Sadly, the Islamic countries care very little for human rights or development.  I am not saying it is the religion that dont support rights and development, but the sad truth is that the "Islamic" countries are ruled by extremist NON religious people, who care more about hogging the oil profits for themselves, rather than to use it for developmental benefit.\n\nIt is NO surprise to me that out of only 30 countries, there are NO "Islamic" countries included.  Please understand that I dont mean to badmouth Islam, or Muslims- but the true Muslim people usually get shafted by their governments. Democratic countries regularly shaft their citizens as well, but because of democratic constitutions, there are always developmental programs.\n\nI agree very much with byefareed - it is a political thing, not religious!
143464
there are alot of countries responsible for what has happened in the middle east. Every western nation has had a hand in dividing up the middle east for either religion or oil. Isreal is only the most recent example. If we gave every country in the middle east the support we give Isreal, that would be a very different region today. \n\nThe cultural divide is the only thing I see that has stopped us. For instance, after 9/11 many groups were advocating that we lock up all muslims in the US in concentration camps because they are muslim. The people of the middle east's reaction to this attitude is what is causing the problems. They hate the way we think of them. \n\nWill there be another attack? probably. Will we hear about it? I hope not, but some politician will probably want to reap the political rewards of making us afraid despite what it would do to this country. Thousands of people die in the US every day. Terrorism is the least likely cause, and our government should recognize that.
455909
So many times Israel got away with murder because US has vetoed every single sanctions against it...So it is because of the support of US and the silence of UN...This is their idea of justice...\nWhile Israel's crimes are called "self defense",the Palestinians fighting for liberty will be called "terrorists"...because they don't have the full support of the most powerful country in the world:USA...\nNo one will ever accuse Israel of deliberately killing civilians.even if they do...\nIn the last 6 months there were 400 Palestinians and 3 Israelis killed...
304136
Because Terror is Terror no matter who is doing it.It should always be condemmed and be stopped.Do I agree with Israel..well no but Terror is terror.\n    Hamas is a terror organization period.Israel should get out of gaza and give the palestinians their state.This I believe would solve many of the middle eastern problems.
22908
The USA DOES NOT support TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.. Hamas has ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY for HUNDREDS of TERRORIST ATTACKS during the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. \n\nIf the USA would continue their financial support of the Palestinian Government (lead by Hamas). They would be no better than Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan when it comes to financially backing terroristic efforts.
285666
Bush administration is following wrong policies.\nThey may not be on a crusade but all their present targets are unfortunately Muslims who are rich in natural resources but far behind in technology, hence an easy prey.\nIn the ultimate analysis/conclusion USA will never win since their stance is based on in-justice, inequality and double standards.
224363
Most of them read or listen to their media, which is controlled by Jews or pro-Jews.they do not have time or the interest to listen or read the other point of view. If they visit Palestine ans see by themselves how things are just the opposite to whatever they heard, they might hate many things around them.
590081
The problem is that people tend to hide political issues behind religion as a way of defending their actions. The whole Israel thing has little to do with religion and more to do with power and greed. Same with my country Ireland for a long time.
49172
Because it is a democratic state with Western values in the middle of the Middle East.  Israel is the only democratic country that grants equal civil liberties to women and religious and ethnic minorities.  And it's filled with Jews! Yuck!  The fact is that more Israeli Arabs think that Israel is better than other countries compared to Israeli Jews! (See http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1137605866664&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull)\nBut it's not even the Jewish thing, as much as the fact that Israel, and the US, symbolize the West and corrupt values to fundamentalist Muslims.
349665
Yes, because they can potentially be terrorists.  Is not that they dont embrace western culture but actively seek to destroy it.  Take for instance France and England, where they are not allowed to display religious symbols in fear of offending the Muslims.
20985
ive been living in an arab country for 19 years now. neither islam nor muslims call for terrorism. they are good and helpful people. they really dont deserve being called terrorists, and they find it too offensive
482863
Israel is not to blame Muslims' assisted by most of the world press, will twist the story. Anyone who deliberately enters a battle zone to protect combatabants on 1 side is asking to get shot. I think they deserve Darwin awards.
183596
Hamas is dedicated to the eradication of Israel.\n\nTheir sole aim is to murder every Jew, not just in Israel but in the US as well.\n\nI'd say that his platform is a bit shaky.