KHADER ADNAN'S HUNGER STRIKE AND WHAT IT MEANS.

In a typical year for the Middle East, this event would probably  not rise to the level of international attention, but these are far from " normal" times in the Middle East.

Now, this is not the first time Israeli authorities have encountered hunger strike tactics, never the less, they understand how easily this particular event could get out of hand.

What is important to remember about this event is who is willing to allow it to escalate and who may feel the timing is all wrong for any event to overtake current events.

Islamic Jihad groups that are outside the control of the Muslim Brotherhood appear to see the status of Adnan as a potential flashpoint ripe for exploitation.

The Iranians assess the Islamic Jihad's focus on this issue as an opportunity for distraction from the Syrian crisis.

That doesn't mean Iran and Islamic Jihad in Palestine are sharing ideas, although , " the enemy of my enemy is my friend" , concept is never far from day to day reality in the Middle East.

So, to keep it simple.... Iran see this Adnan's hunger strike as a potential opportunity as does Islamic Jihad in Gaza.

The Muslim Brotherhood has a master plan underway and this hunger strike issue threatens to get out of control and thus threatens to disrupt the MB's " Master Plan".

Israel must be careful and not over react, yet they cannot afford to have anything happen to Adnan; unless of course the Israelis have figured out a way to manipulate the event to their advantage.

So you see... a simple hunger strike... like thousands in the past.. is no longer a " simple" event!! 

Just one more issue that needs to be watched carefully.

When the entire area is doused in fuel and sparks are flying everywhere.. it's impossible to  believe there will be no fire!!

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/02/201221842847443790.html