Sometimes I feel like a motherless child. At other times, I feel like the must clever man I know -- sorry to say that. Unfortunately (perhaps?), observing most international conflicts and problems from Budapest, Hungary, I have the childish belief that I know a few better steps or solutions. I am afraid of myself. As to the safety of Israel, that is a tough one. Still, I have a solution on my mind. It is hard to explain, elaborate and difficult to defend in a few hundred words. Well, it is also hard to defend Israel from the permanent attacks, so I'll give it a try anyway.

We all know that Israel was artificially created in the heart of the fields of the Palestinians. Its territory is more or less the biblical site of the Jewish people and when the modern state of Israel was designed everybody knew that it would certainly hurt the interest of other peoples. This historical injustice cannot be canceled, and the wounds cannot be healed within the margins of realistic moves, I guess. The best solution would be a general wrapping up of Israel -- habitants, properties real estates -- and simply shipping the whole thing, let's say, to an uninhabited county of Australia. Oh, I know, it needs some negotiations with the Australian authorities, but it seems somewhat easier than negotiating with Hamas. I am aware of the fact that Israelis themselves may never accept this solution, but I would make every effort to convince them. In case they are slightly interested, I'm going to start to take Hebrew lessons right away.

The solution described in the previous paragraph may be considered similar to the utopian concepts of Thomas More. All right, here's a more down-to-earth idea. The Israeli government should forget every wound of the past and start negotiations with Hamas. I know, it will be much harder than negotiating with Israeli citizens about the move to Australia, but the best steps are always the hardest, aren't they? The Israeli administration should take a deep breath and make an enormous effort: They have to accept as many demands of Hamas as they can (releasing prisoners, etc.). Then, comes a solemn declaration: We won't hit you for six months in any way whatsoever; as an exchange, you mustn't hit us either. What can we lose? If the six months period passes peacefully, prolong it. If not, everybody has the right to say that I failed as Secretary-General of the UN. But, please, give it a try, at last and at least.