CarolC said:

"Self hatred has nothing to do with it. The people who are doing this are trying to get justice. Suicide bombing may be a really bad way to try to get it, but that is the motivation that is causing these people to behave in this way. And they are using this tactic because they percieve themselves as not having any other tools to bring this about. Until this is understood, I think the chances of solving the problem are pretty slim"

I must beg to disagree...

The Palestinians have had multiple opportunities to become an *independent co-existing* government alongside the Israelis ever since the inception of the state of Israel. They have refused each and every time this has been offered to them. They want complete rule, total autonomy, and little to no Israel. Keep in mind that, prior to Israel being re-formed, they were *not* an independent nation...they have been ruled by others throughout their history. The fact that it is now Israel is the only real difference.

Nearly *80%* of what was historcially called "Palestine" rests *within* the borders of Jordan, not Israel...but you don't hear the Palestinians barking at Jordan to give up land or rule. Why?

No one has been able to answer this one for me. I think the answer is obvious.