Saturday August 8, 2009

I've Been Thinking:

Israel is in a state of war with Syria.
There have been third party overtures to iron out some issues that may lead to negotiations that may lead to formalizing relations - but Israel and Syria are in a state of war.

So isn't it surprising to learn that Israel exports food to Syria.
And Israel is increasing those exports to help elevate the food shortage in Syria brought on by the drought.

The most important food export from Israel to Syria is the apple crop grown by the Druze communities in the north of Israel. Israel's Minister of Agriculture recently visited the largest Druze community and informed them that his ministry will authorize expanding their exports to Syria.

Not only will Syria benefit, this is a tremendous boost to the Druze community. The Syrian border is so close to Druze orchards that transport costs are practically nil. The profit margin will increase tremendously. And Israeli Druze will play a significant role in helping to feed the Druze communities in Syria which is a psychological as well as financial boon - Druze families are actually split on either side of the border.

Despite, or perhaps in spite, of the state of war, this is a winning plan for everyone.

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