For decades, Israel’s enemies made no pretense of desiring peace with the Jewish state, and instead attempted at every opportunity to destroy the nation militarily.
When it became clear that that was not going to happen, at least not under present circumstances, the Arab nations turned to diplomacy, albeit in a relatively hostile manner, to achieve their aims.
While those hostile diplomatic efforts continue, it appears some of Israel’s Arab enemies are beginning to realize that they have a better chance of success if they offer more carrot and less stick.
