MIDDLE EAST : We should help the ARAB world.  But, it is also imperative that we clearly understand how the people of Israel must feel surrounded by millions of foes, many hating hem to the fanatic level.  That is insane!  And it is a centuries old story!

If I am elected I would pursue by any means available helping ISRAEL to reach a fair and full peace accord with its Arab neighbors.

It is my belief -and innovative idea, I guess- that Israel and Lebanon should be members of the EEU (European Economic Union), and of NATO, not different than Greece or Turkey, and probably more entitled to it than Turkey.  That -in my opinion- would be the best road to bring peace the those troubled lands.  And this idea did not come out of convenience. It only makes sense!  Nobody would dare messing with Israel (or Lebanon for that matter) if they were part of the EEU, and NATO. Also,  Israel would be compelled to follow truly democratic rules.

Israel has to become a full democracy. The way I see it, it is a theocratic democracy.  Those citizens who are not Jewish do not enjoy equal treatment.  For more than 50 years, Palestinians have been mistreated, and their lands usurped.  Changes are imperative for a full and lasting peace in that region of the world. Trying to keep the "Jewish Character" of the State of Israel is an undemocratic goal, and an impossible dream (given the low population growth-rate of Jews, compared to the that one of their Arab citizens/neighbors).  Building walls, and keeping people in "apartheids" is inutile, expensive, and undemocratic.  A waste of time and money.  And there is not much "time", nor "money" to waste these days.  Israel and most of the Western world are in recession.  In another 40 years Israeli Arabs will be the majority there.