ntinuing occupation of lands taken during the past conflicts with other Arab nations.In the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11th, the world has had a sobering look at world terrorism. Led mainly by the United States, and supported by the United Nations, a new war on terrorism has begun. Overwhelming support worldwide has surfaced as President Bush has vowed to punish those who decide to commit terrorist acts, as well as those who harbor or condone these activities. So far Bush has followed through on his promise with the war in Afghanistan against the Taliban regime. Others are also displaying their understanding of the situation and are treading a great deal lighter in search of their causes to avoid being labeled as terrorists, as shown by the latest disarmament and return to the negotiating table by the Irish Republican Army. As the world watches, President Bush is now faced with enormous pressure to gain control of the Arab-Israeli conflict.However, this situation is a difficult one. With Israelis continual attempt to occupy more land in the disputed settlements, Palestinian anger only grows. With Yasir Arafats inability to control, or unwillingness to control, such militant groups as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, chances of the two sides reaching a piece agreement dwindle.Overall, the newly declared war on terrorism has shown some effects and will continue to have results as long as the Bush administration continues to forge ahead. President Bush recently demanded that Arafat break up Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. This is the administrations strongest challenge yet to Arafat to use whatever military power remaining under his control to battle Islamic extremists. Bushs words closely, and apparently deliberately paralleled his demands two months ago that the Taliban root out the Al Qaeda network in their midst. On capital hill, there is already a good deal of pressure on the Bush admin...
