then how can you be a fair judge on the situation? the way i see it, you are only hearing this from the media, who isnt always bias-free on either side.
That's funny coming from you.

the best way to asses a situation is if you go there.
Ok, and?

why do you think so many people looking for a resolution to conflicts actually go to the place on conflict?
So they can speak directly to the belligerents in question.

sitting at a comfy desk at a computer doesnt cut it.
You're as much guilty of this as anyone else here. Just because you've been to the country doesn't mean you're the all knowing expert of it's affairs and policies.

If a university professor who studies extensively in Israeli-Arab relations does not have the chance to go to the country, is he not entitled to his opinion?