and who the peacemakers are?
2006-11-26 06:16:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Chance G, thank you for your considered and thoughtful answer - NOT!
2006-11-26 06:20:09 · update #1
Israel attracts international condemnation if she retaliates, but on the other hand she cannot be seen by her enemies to be a pushover. She's between a rock and a hard place.
Israel is a successful, first-world country, acheived with the blood and sweat of fearless pioneers, and a steady influx of clever Jews from many different countries. They have worked hard to make their country thrive, and they deserve better than to have their citizens live in fear of suicide bombers from within and from across their borders. If they don't defend themselves, who'll do it for them?
The Palestinians are desperate people; without much hope, no jobs, healthcare system crumbling etc. Their ex-leader was a corrupt individual who did them no good during the many years he was in power, squirrelling away the money which should have been used to build hostpitals, schools and infrastructure, and to improve his people's lives.
When I was on holiday in the Middle East some years ago, I was told by some Arab shopkeepers in Jerusalem that everyone was terrified of him; he had imposed the Intafada, which was causing harm to their business, but no-one dared speak out against him.
Recently, Israel has committed some atrocities. It seems that every country does. I have met young Israelis who had done their obligatory stint in the army; a scary time for them, with split-second decision-making expected from ordinary people who never wanted to be soldiers.
It's a tragic situation all round; Israel has a right to exist and prosper, but so do the Palestinians. The rest of us would love to help them, but can't while some train their children to blow up Israelis. It appears that moderate Israelis are prepared to be conciliatry, and that some of the Palestinians, too, are prepared to be tolerant. But they have people who aren't,in power now, voted there by desperate people who wanted a voice.
I remember the years of bombings and shootings in Northern Ireland, retaliations. The UK prime minister and US president got involved, had 'special envoys' to broker peace. Twenty years later, and the two sides are working it out, with a power-sharing government. Things aren't perfect, but both sides seem to want to give it a go.
So, why are Hezbollah up to their tricks again? Someone needs to listen to them; find out; and work out a way to bring an end to the violence. In the meantime, Israel won't ignore their actions for long. I think Israel is trying hard, but the Palestinian leadership are continually testing her.
Anyway, these are just a few thoughts. No doubt some people will take issue with me and call me ignorant and uninformed. They would be right; there must be loads of issues I have't thought of. I just love the Middle East and hate to see a successful country brought low, and struggling people continue to suffer.
2006-11-26 07:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hamas has fired 3 rockets into Israel a few hours after the ceasefire took effect because the Israeli troops weren't fully withdrawn,although Mr Olmert said that there was no Israeli soldiers left...There was no rocket fired since than...
And about who the aggressor is:in the last 6 months 400 Palestinians and 3 Israelis were killed ...
2006-11-26 14:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Tinkerbell05 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Israel will not defeat the Hamas terrorists by withholding. Did you really expect the Arabs to keep their part of the deal? Previous cease fires were never held by the Arabs.
Talks between an Israeli prime minister and a PA chairman have never produced any tangible positive results in the past; only escalation of terror.
80 Qassam missiles were fired at Israel in 10 days (before the current cease fire)! Hamas spokesmen have admitted that one of their key objectives is to force the evacuation of Israeli towns and villages around the Gaza Strip.
Inaction brings more terror; gutless leadership even worse! Prime Minister Ehud Olmert agreed to withdraw all troops from the Gaza area and cease anti-terrorist actions in return for temporary halt of Qassam rocket fire, but not other terrorist attacks.
Israel has no option but to launch a major offensive against Hamas and allied terrorist groups in Gaza. Just another symbolic offensive will not end terror. Transfer of the entire terror-infested population from Gaza would be a useful part of the operation.
Note to "Tinkerbell": after the ceasefire today, seven missiles exploded in Sderot – 13 in all Sunday
2006-11-26 14:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Exactly. Israel is constantly being dogged because they're always in a war with someone. But, Israel is never the aggressor. They're always responding to some extremest attack. The Palestinians have no interest in peace. They're just like Aminadinijad, they just want Israel and all Israelis gone.
2006-11-26 15:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
We all know that. Its not new. Hamas have declared many times that they dont want peace with Israel. I dont think the PA is strong enough to control the situation. So until the Palestinian people stop supporting these people this will go on and on and on.
Israel can only hold back for so long and Hamas will push and push until they force a reaction.
2006-11-26 20:39:40 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
the jews have broken ceasefires plenty of times before. i think the palestinians will lay down their weapons when they get their land back ;)
2006-11-26 14:31:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
you say that as if it isn't already clear from the history of the region.
what really is a "palestinian" anyway? the arab league created the plo in cairo (back in 1964) as a "weapon" against israel. palestinian activism has always focused on the destruction of israel. when one side has that as their goal, any idea of a peace settlement is ridiculous.
2006-11-26 14:37:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Not really. Israel has been(and continues to be) the aggessor on many occassions. If the U.S.A. were really interested in peace, they would withdraw their unmitigated support of israel and let both sides work on a real peace accord.
2006-11-26 14:36:59 · answer #8 · answered by 14Words 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
unfortunately this truce will not last
they have been fighting over
Israel (Canaan)for the last 21/2 thousand years
not goner stop now
2006-11-26 14:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure what is worse
breaking a ceasefire or massacring a refugee camp?
2006-11-27 09:26:57 · answer #10 · answered by speedball182 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋