"Don't tread lightly"

Treading Lightly upon Muslim Sensibilities Is an Error

The premise of Western policy is to tread lightly upon Muslim sensibilities. That is an error of first magnitude, for Muslim sensibilities are what prevents the Islamic world from creating modern states. Free elections in Muslim lands tend to hand power to fanatical despots.

Because success is central to Islam's promise, and the restoration of the Jewish commonwealth in its historic territory along with its ancient capital validate[s] Jewish scripture rather than the Koran, Israel offers an existential challenge to the Muslim world. Muslims will never accept the permanent presence of Israel unless compelled.
(Asia Times-Hong Kong)