Hope?

Does anybody have any reason to believe there is hope for the Middle East? I'm losing mine, and I need a serious infusion! Ariel Sharon's policies are not going to cause a desirable, pro-peace reaction among Israelis, who undoubtedly will oust the controversial figure for his belligerence in a year or two. Much more likely, the increased cycle of violence will cause a greater rift among most than existed already. Can I find some hope? Somewhere? Is there no one willing to stand in the gap and intercede for Israel and prevent the coming despair and war? Is no one righteous, even one?