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WikiLeaks cables: You can't blame Israel for mistrusting Arabs, says Qatari ruler

December 3, 2010 10:32
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http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/wikileaks-cables-you-can-t...

"The Israeli leaders need to represent the people of Israel, who themselves do not trust Arabs. The Emir said this is understandable and 'we can't blame them' because the Israelis have been 'under threat' for a long time.'

At least, empathy is not totally absent among Arab leaders. If they can understand the position of others, there is a chance for peace. Unfortunately, Qatar is not the Arab world.

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