If there is to be peace in the Middle East, it must begin with an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Iran and a halt to all attacks across the region. Those who support President Trump's efforts to end the war with Iran should also support urgent diplomacy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent a wider conflict that threatens the global economy and countless innocent lives.
Many Americans are increasingly questioning decades of failed policies that have fueled instability. The 1953 overthrow of Iran's elected government, widely seen as driven by control of oil resources, left wounds that remain unhealed today. Likewise, the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in 1948 continues to fuel conflict and demands a just resolution.
The United States and European nations should place peace, humanitarian aid and diplomacy above military escalation. Israel must respect Lebanon's sovereignty and withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory. Aid workers, civilians and prisoners must be protected under international law.
A lasting peace requires justice, security and equal human dignity for Palestinians, Lebanese, Iranians and Israelis alike. The world has seen enough war. It is time for diplomacy, reconciliation and peace.
The Palestinians have suffered enormously under Israel’s brutal occupation. It is time for the U.S. and EU to vigorously support an independent Palestinian state.
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