Israel-Palestine conflict discussed

ALLAHABAD: A lecture was organised by Vayam a study circle on 'Israel- Palestine conflict' in the city on Monday. The main speaker well known journalist Qamar Agha said the disputed area of Jeruslem had been the centre of several civilizations. It is the holy place for Jews, Christians and Muslims. In 1917 this place was claimed by Jews as their land after which Jews from all over the world settled here.
The main dispute between the parties is the ownership of the Jerusalem.
Today it is a world problem. Moreover the area is rich with oil and this adds to the controversy.
Due to this any conflict in this area is going to affect the world economy, he said.
Due to its "vested interest", America has been supporting Israel's occupation of this area.
U S policy makers have been considering this place as an important strategic location from where it is easy to control most of the Middle East.
But now it seems impossible for U S to continue with the same presence here, because of Arab awakening and economic recession, added Agha.
Some important steps to resolve the issue include to stop construction of Jewish colonies, free the Gaza Strip and to provide Palestine a place in the UN general assembly.
The lecture was presided over by Comrade Zia. Ravi Kiran Jain, Dr Anupam Pandey and Krishna Murari were present at the lecture and Zafar Baqth proposed vote of thanks.