I was wrong about disengagement. Yes, let the record state that I was wrong. At the time I had thought that it was going to be a painful but necessary step in trying to bring peace. I didn't see it as having immediate results, but saw it as being something that would be part of the process.
Instead I have been proven wrong. The rockets still fly and the attacks continue and the world basically ignores what is going on.
And now with the kidnappings it is time to show a very strong response. The terrorists need to see that the consequences of their actions lead to a response that is too painful to endure.
It is time to go back in and retake Gaza, or at least large sections of it. It wasn't a great situation before, but it is worse now.
Instead I have been proven wrong. The rockets still fly and the attacks continue and the world basically ignores what is going on.
And now with the kidnappings it is time to show a very strong response. The terrorists need to see that the consequences of their actions lead to a response that is too painful to endure.
It is time to go back in and retake Gaza, or at least large sections of it. It wasn't a great situation before, but it is worse now.
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There are no lines, there is no boundary that will be accepted. Nothing but for Israel to stop existing. Unfortunately, we are no closer to peace now than we were before and the time for diplomacy seems lost. The only option may be for Israel to show its full might before they show a little compassion.
But, what then? There are no leaders for the Palestinians. No one strong enough to care about the people over the struggle. No one willing to risk their lives to get the hate out of education and to think of Human Welfare over the "struggle". I can see why they have such little hope and their children run to Israeli prisons for better lives.
I hate admitting that I was wrong, but sometimes it is the smartest and easiest way to move ahead.
Leaf,
It is a terrible situation, just terrible. But you can't sit on your hands hoping that real leadership will appear.