Just yesterday I was wondering when the last time was that the Middle East had a period of peace. I know it hasn't been in my lifetime.

jordanb 17 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Not since the Ottomans picked the wrong side in WWI.

	▲	vdupras 16 hours ago \| parent [-]
		One question I have on my mind is: what side will they pick in WWIII?

greenavocado 17 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It was getting pretty quiet leading up to the moment Assad was deposed.

	▲	jjk166 15 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Assad was deposed more than a year after the start of the current Israel/Gaza flare up, which has included conflict in Lebanon and Yemen. He was also deposed nearly 14 years into the Syrian Civil War.

pjc50 13 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Shortly before the assassination of Rabin?