israel has a right to defend itself against muslim thugs?

Question

israel can either allow muslims to wipe them all out or defend itself through military action. and i say that israel has a right to exist and defend its citizens.
military action against muslim thugs is the only option left for israel, and am i right?

Answer 1

Christians United for Israel
by Mac Hammond

What Is It And Why Should I Join?

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What is Christians United For Israel? (CUFI)
Christians United for Israel (CUFI) is a national association through which every pro-Israel church, para-church organization, ministry or individual in America can speak and act with one voice in support of Israel regarding biblical issues.

In February 2006, more than 400 Christian leaders met in San Antonio with Pastor John Hagee at Cornerstone Church to establish CUFI.

Our Sense of Urgency
Recently a terrorist bomber killed eight Israelis and injured 49 in Tel Aviv. Iran's President has continued threats to destroy Israel, saying, "The Zionist regime is a rotten, dried tree that will be eliminated by one storm."

Across America, millions of Christians pray for Israel and her people and want to stand with them during these difficult days. As important as our prayers are, it is also important to let our voices be heard.

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1.) If you share my passion for Israel and the Jewish people and my belief that Israel is America's first line of defense in the war on terror, then I invite and ask you to join me as a member of CUFI. As a member of CUFI, you will receive the following:
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They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in the Jews' spiritual blessings, they owe it to the Jews to share with them their material blessings.
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Answer 2

Every country has the right to defend themselves.The only problem is that now Israel it's not defending itself.It's attacking a country and killing innocent civilians...Israel it's the aggressor here and the international community should ask them to stop the attacks...It's punishing a whole people for what a few did.It's not fair what it's going on there and if somebody should be sanctioned this is Israel...

Answer 3

Sure, every sovereign nation has a right to defend itself. But Israel hasn't quite acted like saints in the past either, and have long time been aggressors against Muslims. And their "military action" is lashing out and hurting more than just the perpetrators. It's too complicated to just simplify by saying their justified in this matter when it really comes down to a long history of fighting.

Answer 4

Funny when I look for israel on a map made prior to 1948 all I can find is palistine. Seems like Palistine would have had the right to exist also would it not?

How would you feel about it if someone told some third party that they could have you home.

What if they came and threw you and you family into the street and took your home by force.

Would you be a thug for trying to get back what was yours?

Study history a bit. Don't be so sure that what you are being told is really the truth. Be careful when someone trys to convince you that they are the good guys and someone else is bad. The truth is nearly always found somewhere near the middle.

Love and blessings dear friend.
Don

Answer 5

Hmm... Did the people of Palestine have the right to defend themselves when Western powers created the state of Israel on the land where they were living?

Imagine you're relaxing at home one night and someone knocks on your door and says that their ancestors used to live here thousands of years ago and that you no longer have the right stay... This is what happened to the Palestinians!

The creation of Israel has meant continued war and death - when it's initial intentions were to help Jews after the horrors they faced under Hitler!

Yes, people should have the right to defend themselves! All people! And for once - the Western powers should stay out of it! We've messed things up enough already.

Answer 6

Both sides feel the same way. You say muslim thugs. They say Israeli thugs. Both sides are in the wrong (and the right, because both HAVE suffered at the hands of the others) If they don't all start getting honest about their own part in the disastrous situation, and realize that mutual destruction will come about if they don't., then there's no hope for them. Think how magical a campaign of mutual appreciation would be for them!!!

Answer 7

Every living creature has a right to defend itself. However, Israel is "THE" biggest problem-maker in the world today. It would be a giant step toward world peace if Israel were to disappear under a mushroom cloud.

Answer 8

Because the reason they are "surrounded" is Zionists, with the aid of the UN, took over Ottoman Palestine. They could have located to Africa or South America but used political power to occupy the land of others. They continue to do so by illegally settling on land that is not theirs. As long as Nutzinyahoo continues to be a rogue, criminal leader Israel will be criticized, and rightly so. If they become civilized, we can talk.

Answer 9

As a matter of fact, any country or individual should have the right to defend it's self against anything.

As a person who hates violence, what's happening these days in the middle east, is totally unwanted. There is no need for war.

Answer 10

Yes it does. Everybody has the right to defend themselves. I just feel bad for the innocent Lebanese people. Those cowardly Hezbollah terrorists don't have the guts to come out and fight like brave warriors should. They hide among the civilian Lebanese population who are afraid of them because they are heavily armed.

Answer 11

Absolutely!

Now, get ready because you're going to get a bunch of replies from people who hate Israel and I guarantee you that they won't ever acknowledge the crimes of the Palestinians or any other terrorists, but will instead make reference to Israel killing "innocent children" They always do this......