A venting of displeasure

The armed attack on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak appears to have been an objection to the Middle East peace which Mubarak has tried to promote.

The advocates of the Middle East peace have always made two mistakes. First, they have a mechanical outlook toward the issue and feel that by signing one or several agreements, they will be able to change or put in abeyance the sentiments and demands of the people.

Secondly, they believe that legal validity and public legitimacy come after the endorsement of an agreement or approval of an action by government officials.

But this is not true, as the people do not consider all government acts and deeds legitimate.

Western governments and those following up the Middle East peace process should come to grips with the reality that the political and social orders and structures of the Middle East are deeply rooted and embodied in unalterable values and principles.

Those officials who sat at the negotiation table for peace never took notice of the interests of all those who would in one way or another be involved in the matter, such as the refugees, prisoners and families of those who lost their lives.

All of these hold the right to mention their views on the Middle East peace, but no consideration has ever been given to them and they have been ignored.

Naturally, these people are dissatisfied with the way the events have proceeded and use every change to voice their displeasure.

It is imperative to realize the essence and nature of every crisis to come up with a fit solution. To attempt to sign a peace treaty is like temporarily covering a fire that would at one moment or another flare and blaze.

-- Iran News, Tehran