The Shia-Sunni fault line, with Syria currently at its epicentre, is certainly contributing, he notes.
Did Israel really need the Americans on the border to make a deal with Syria?
For Israel, the specter of peace with Syria disintegrating adds to a growing sense of siege.
With Syria clearly on war footing, there are several moves Israel must make right now.
There's no real stomach among the Turkish public for a war with Syria, however.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials have warned that Europe should be "very careful in its relationship with Syria".
The suspect was detained in Hatay province, near Turkey's border with Syria, Gov. Celalettin Lekesiz said.
Over the past 22 months, fighting has frequently spilled over Turkey's 900-kilometer (560-mile) border with Syria.
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The Olmert government announced last week that tensions along Israel's border with Syria have decreased markedly.
While getting tough with Syria, Mr Bush appears to be softening his stance towards the Palestinians.
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There he met with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and reasserted Iran's strategic alliance with Syria.
In truth, most Turks prefer the war with Syria to stay one of words.
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But she said the development poses a direct threat to Israel, which shares a border with Syria.
Barak and Olmert proclaim that war with Syria which seemed imminent in July has been successfully averted.
But many, probably most, would reluctantly agree to leave if a land-for-peace deal with Syria were available.
Mr Kahalani's concern is to divorce the Lebanese debate from the broader question of peace with Syria.
Members of Jarrah's family live near Lebanon's border with Syria and appear to be affluent and well educated.
Instead, more and more see Saudi Arabia as part of the problem, along with Syria, Iran and Arafat.
Israel annexed the Golan Heights in 1981 and peace talks with Syria over the territory have repeatedly failed.
War with Syria and Iran would make the Iraq War look like a leisurely stroll along the Tigris.
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By then, North Korea was collaborating with Syria to build a covert nuclear reactor on the Euphrates River.
Egypt's Mubarak even speculated that a successful deal on Hebron could clear the way for talks with Syria.
But on Gaza, settlements and engagement with Syria and Iran, a pricklier American relationship may now lie ahead.
Kofi Annan, the special envoy on Syria, voiced frustration Saturday with Syria's defiance of his United Nations-backed peace mission.
Russia, which historically has had close ties with Syria, has blocked tough action against the government in the U.N.
The fundamental problem with Syria is the terror-based character of the Syrian regime.
The King Abdullah camp, near Jordan's northern border with Syria, is one of the smaller camps in the country.
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Its government has enjoyed good relations with Syria's for the past few years.
As if this weren't bad enough, the Russkies are also making major weapons deals with Syria, Iraq and Libya.
The U.S. hopes important talks with Syria will resume in February or March.
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