The Gulf Crisis and New World Order — Page 42
Second Friday Senno11 Aug 17, 1990 Eastern region; we are ready and willing to restore the government of our little brotherly state to the same dynasty that had been ruling it. Their restoration would cover everything as it existed prior to the outbreak of hostilities. But this region is characterized by similar other precedents - there are similar other unlawful occupations here, which were either condoned by you or were achieved as a result of your support or patronage - you should arrange for them to be set free from their present illegitimate subjugation. For instance, the Jewish occupation of Jordan's West Bank which they have been strengthening progressively, and where they are busy settling the Russian expatriates. He said: even in this region there is occupation by aliens; such aliens who do not even share their religion. This land is under the occupation of those who have been antagonists with the Arabs for long; yet they have been given a free reign to give permanence to their usurpation. Why did the Western sense of justice remain a silent spectator? The Western morality exhibited no reaction to these happenings. Let this case be also included in the dispensation of justice. Then, there is the example of Syria - an Islamic country - which invaded Lebanon and subjugated it. It has since made a practice of frequent military interventions in that country, and of acting out its wanton will; Syria must also be prevented from doing so and pressurized to withdraw its forces from Lebanon. Similar other events that are endemic to this region, must be approached uniformly and in this perspective. This particular stand taken by Saddam Hussein is quite rational; if the purpose of justice is to be served then we must necessarily view the events taking place in this region, in total perspective. DOUBLE STANDARD OF JUSTICE AND MISCHIEVOUS PROPAGANDA Something else should also be pointed out in this context. If we view Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait, in the light of justice and Taqwa, then we find no legitimate justification for it. But, as we have pointed out earlier, the Jews have even lesser justification for perpetuating their occupation of Jordan's West Bank and retaining this part forever. The Western press has attributed some other atrocities to Saddam Hussein, e. g. , they gave much publicity to the news that an 42