There is so much that is wrong with the Middle East that it is hard to know where to begin. Where does one start? We see a region that is completely engulfed in chaos, death and destruction - and unfortunately been this way for many decades now. Where does one start I ask? The Palestinian and Israeli conflict - and possible third Intifada? The Syrian army and the anti-Assad forces conflict? The Egyptian government and the Muslim Brotherhood conflict? ISIS against the rest of the world conflict? Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict? The Sunni and Shiite clash between Saudi Arabia and Iran? Their proxy war in Yemen and Syria? Iran's involvement in defending Assad? Hizbullah's joining other Shiite groups from Iraq, Iran - and now we learn from Pakistan, to join the fight against ISIS?
We still have Turkey and it's war against the Kurds? In Libya different factions are fighting it out. I just scratched the surface. I didn't get into the religious fanaticism or the political dysfunctions of all the governments in the Middle East. I didn't get into how backward these countries are on many fronts, from education to health care to basic human rights or women rights.
The intrigue never ceases. The place is a mess to no end. And then I come across this headline:Saving their sworn enemy: Heartstopping footage shows Israeli commandos rescuing wounded men from Syrian warzone - but WHY are they risking their lives for Islamic militants?
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