"No matter what's happening in the Middle East - the Arab Spring, et cetera, the economic challenges, high rates of unemployment - the emotional, critical issue is always the Israeli-Palestinian one"
- King Abdullah II
About this Quote
This quote by King Abdullah II talks to the importance of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute in the Middle East. Regardless of the lots of other problems dealing with the region, such as the Arab Spring, financial obstacles, and high rates of unemployment, the Israeli-Palestinian dispute remains the most mentally and seriously crucial problem. This is likely due to the long history of the dispute, in addition to the spiritual and cultural significance of the region. The conflict has been continuous for decades, and has given stress and violence in the region. It is clear that King Abdullah II believes that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the most important issue in the Middle East, and that it should be attended to in order to bring peace and stability to the region.
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