I find it so sad that these Arab countries are choosing to not only sit out from the dialogue, but are in essence cutting it off all-together my sitting out from it. They are completely disregarding the content and ideas in the literature being honored, instead choosing to be reactive.
While I don't in any support Israel's militarism, I think having them at a conference with so many Arab countries who support the Palestinian cause would be great for facilitating dialogue and understanding. They are, as I see it, losing a profound opportunity for positive impact.
shame.