Crisis in the Middle East

In the first article, "Beyond Cairo, Israel Sensing A Wider Seige" the author addresses the fact that Israel is becoming more and more isolated in the constantly changing Middle East. Even after 31 years of peace between Egypt and Israel couldn't be salvaged after 7 months since the downfall if Hosni Mubarak's regime. Eventually both countries released statements reaffirming the commitments to their previous peace treaty. Israel has warned Egypt that they cannot ignore the damage done to the peace between those countries. I feel that Israel is being picked on by other Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey and Egypt. I don't think it is fair that many Arab leaders are using Israel as a"convenient scapegoat" and turning the public wrath against the country. They are also blaming Israel for their problems which isn't right at all. Unless Israel had direct involvement with another country, they shouldn't be blamed for anything. In the second article, " In Seeking Statehood, Palestinians Stir Concern", Palestine wants to shift their statehood quest toward international legal and political pressure on Israel. If and when they do this, it could start "World War 3" in the Middle East, as Israel will cut off all aid to Palestinians, which could cause the Palestinian Authority to collapse.