Chronicle poll results: Peace between Iran and Israel
We asked our readers if they think there can be a longstanding peace between Iran and Israel. Here's what they said.
Last week, the Chronicle asked its readers in an online poll the following question: “Do you think there can be a longstanding peace between Iran and Israel?” Of the 247 people who responded, 61% said no, 15% said yes and 24% said they weren’t sure. Comments were submitted by 89 people. A few follow.
This peace can only occur with regime change. The current regime is dead set on death to Israel and to America. Unless or until that changes, there will be no real peace.
Peace no. Stability maybe.
I’m hopeful!
Egypt was the enemy at one time and not now. Who knows?
Iran — under the shah — was a close and trusted ally of Israel. With regime change, it could happen again. Iran leadership’s raison d’être is to destroy Israel, hence peace isn’t possible.
This world is so screwed up that it appears that there will never be peace anywhere on the planet, let alone between Iran and Israel. Ever since mankind existed there has always been unrest.
Anything is possible if the extremists are removed from leadership
It’s a very complicated situation with many religious and political differences. People have to talk with each other without bias or hatred before any possible peace can be achieved.
Peace will come when Iran and its proxies accept Israel as a Jewish state and cancel their hate for Jews.
Unless Iran recognizes the existence of Israel, and their children are no longer taught to hate, unfortunately there can be no permanent peace in Israel. They need to establish mutual economic trade agreements and value each other.
Sadly, no. To date there had never been a strong enough incentive. One may never exist.
I believe that there can be a long lasting peace if both parties think about the people first. PJC
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