Vespa
On holiday in Cyprus, yeah I hear the British armed forces have a Butlins camp there.
I suggest you go to this site. Read at your leisure with an open mind.
http://pilger.carlton.com/palestine
You have seen Israelis, spoken to them, but this doesnt justify what is STILL going on there, yes they have been persecuted for centuries, but you have to remember Palestinians have been displaced from their country to give the Israelis land, and people wonder why they arent quite happy with this.
America gives 25% on average of their foreign aid to Israel, they have unequivocally supported Israel in any military action they have taken, and for whatever cause, and this is what Arabs see.
What drives someone to strap explosives onto their body and then detonate it in a crowded public place, Desperation, Anger, many many things, but this is the way they can effectively hurt their enemies, and basically that is what they are. We have all seen children throwing stones at tanks, every one of these are potential Martyrs while ever these tanks destroy their homes, and kill their families and then see America supporting Israel doing this