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The 1967 Palestine borders have been carved up and truncated by Sharon, then Olmert. By Selim Al-Hilali in the Saudi daily Okaz

"There are no clear-cut borders that divide the cultural input of the many peoples in a way that would allow for the alleged battle of civilisations to be evoked." -- Mohamed Hassanein Heikal, Al-Arabi

"What Muslims know about water or for that matter sharks is exactly what Christians and Jews know." -- Ahmed Abdel-Moati Hegazi, Al-Ahram

"When we resort to Islamic history... we will encounter impressive and firm commitments to the values of human rights." -- Abdel-Moat Bayoumi, Al-Musawwar

"The US call to hold a meeting for political leaders outside Baghdad or outside Iraq... shows the American presence is not capable of stopping the deteriorating situation that could lead to civil war." -- Abdullah Iskandar, Al-Hayat

"Instead of working to rebuild their country after liberation, they [Iraqi leaders] have engaged in personal in-fighting despite the crisis that is threatening their country and people." -- Abdel-Khaleq Hussein, Al-Rafidayn

"Iraq is now like a cake and all the parties are racing to snatch the largest piece." -- Ahmed Al-Robaie, Asharq Al-Awsat