Obama's Address to the Muslim world in Cairo

Obama's address to the Muslim world in Cairo is a good start. What needs to be seen is will his words translate into action anytime soon. The only doubt in the Muslim world is that will there be an honest effort from the Obama administration for peace or will it further the Israel's interests in the region as usual.

In 1948 when Israel was founded, it took over 75% of Palestine's land and forced the Palestinians into refugee camps without any alternative. As if that were not enough, Israel continued to steal a good part of the remaining 25%. The military occupation by Israel has created a nation of homeless, angry, resentful, deprived, desperate for peace people. I hope Obama and Israel can see through the helplessness of a person whose home, land and childrens lives are stolen without any mercy whatsoever.

For success of Obama's initiative, it is important that he recieves support from all the stakeholders including Israel and Palestine. It is only going to get worse, if it cannot get better now.