I don't have the background to judge accuracy in this fascinating rendition of the historical roots of the Jewish-Arab conflict, but the author quotes a number of historical figures. The thesis is that conflict arises from the desire to be a normal, secular nation subordinating the religious mandate to be the "Chosen People". This supposedly leads to a perpetual paranoia underlying Israel's inability to make peace with its neighbors. Certainly the tactics Israel uses to wall out the Arab world has the appearance of a siege mentality, and each escalation of ruthless oppression has led to increased retaliation, and the article ends with the assertion that there is a growing awareness of the futility of this old strategy.