You can't just read the Koran to understand Muslim life. You have to look at history, at personalities, at economics, and so on.
Daniel PipesThe Israelis are very smart about politics and strategy, but there are a few exceptions. One is Lebanon, the other is Gaza, where they were completely inept.
Daniel PipesThe Jewish connection to Jerusalem is an ancient and powerful one. Judaism made Jerusalem a holy city over three thousand years ago and through all that time Jews remained steadfast to it.
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