By my count , there have been at least 10 major outbursts of violence between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East since 1936 . David Frum says the Middle East peace process unintentionally caused war . He says other wars have occurred with the parties adjusting to new circumstances . In Palestinians ' case , he says , much of the conflict feeds the dispute rather than settling it .
David Frum says the Middle East peace process unintentionally caused war . He says other wars have occurred with the parties adjusting to new circumstances . In Palestinians ' case , he says , much of the conflict feeds the dispute rather than settling it .