A simple plan

[wicked_danu]

This morning the newspaper screamed 'New Year Massacre' and under that there was a massive report about the slaughter of 200+ people in Gaza by the Israeli Air Force on the eve of the Islamic new year

Comments

[suddenlynita]

So you are advocating retaliation but of correct proportions.Hmm how would that solve anything besides from oversimplifying everything?

[wicked_danu]

Like I said in the post - this tit-for-tat arrangement would just be a temporary solution until someone with more than just brawns comes up with a peace agreement that will actually work. Surely that's more desirable than mass killings.

[suddenlynita]

The stated aim of this war is to force Hamas into sitting down and negotiating. That has been the stated aim since day 1, and Hamas could have stopped the killing, as of day 1, by saying 'yes, we will talk'. In fact, they could have stopped the entire war from taking place by reining in their militants and agreeing to talk. But they haven't, and it looks like they are choosing to go down in flames before they agree to negotiate.

[suddenlynita]

Sorry, forgot to add my name to that last one :)

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[wicked_danu]

I thought this war was being waged to wipe out Hamas for once and for all. That's what the higher-ups of the Israeli government seem to be saying: http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1052533.html

One thing I absolutely CAN'T stand is one side blaming the other side for something they've done. "The Zionists are to blame for the rockets we're firing at them." or "It's Hamas' fault that Gazans are being shelled." No, mate, it's YOUR fucking fault. YOU are dropping the bombs. YOU are firing the rockets. Innocent people are dying/getting traumatized in your stupid squabble.
Transferring blame is the worst thing you can do in the way of peace. It gives you permission to do whatever you want against the other side. I beg you to not support such arguments.