A new approach to Palestine

The editor of the Khaleej Times proposes that the Gulf states establish diplomatic contacts and economic ties with Israel.

Good idea, even if his reasoning is a little backwards:

"We all know Israel was blocking a solution all these years. Once contacts are there, they will see for themselves and know it is no good to be remain isolated. The Israelis will see how Europeans, Americans, the Japanese, Australians, Indians, central Asians are all benefiting from the opportunities they got in the AGCC states [ie, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia]."

Then again, maybe contacts are still too traumatic a step for people who can't handle the sight of Jews in a photo (also from the Khaleej Times).