The latest terror attacks on Israeli civilians should provide food for thought when it comes to considering whether to support the forthcoming prospect of statehood for the Palestinians.
These terrorist attacks, just like so many others before them, did not stem from a lack of the state of Palestine, nor were they due to the occupation -- an often-cited excuse for terrorism against Israelis. The attacks stem from a basic intolerance of Israel's right to exist. If anyone is serious about creating a true peace this is the issue that needs to be tackled.
After Egypt committed to peace instead of war, there was a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel. The same is true for Jordan. And hopefully one day, the same will happen between the Palestinians and Israel. However, this day will only come when the Palestinians grow sincere about stopping terrorism. The creation of Palestine in the absence of a commitment to stop terror against Israelis will not bring peace. It will deteriorate an already bad situation for all parties concerned. The last thing the world needs is a dysfunctional state dedicated to terrorism.