Originally Posted by Webby

There is no doubts whatsoever the majority of the killing is done by Israel - it has never been anything other than that from the days of internment camps for Palestinians to the days of "Major Sharon" massacring a few.

That is part of the cost of the State of Israel which has been supplied with extensive weaponary by the United States.

Despite that, is it unreasonable to let people have a portion of land and allow them to live in peace? Don't think so.

It is also not unreasonable to expect repercussions from non-Jewish elements in that region since it was they who tolerated Israeli aggression during the establishment of the State of Israel.

It is very brave for a nation equipped with modern arms, - strike aircraft and helecopter gunships to attack those who have little and resort to using the only "tools" they have and, among other things, blowing themselves up.

It is totally irrational conduct to order strike aircraft to bomb the offices of the Palestinian Prime Minister, Ismael Haniyeh. It is ironic that Haniyeh is an individual very open to dealing with Israel, despite being the product of a refugee camp. Although Israel may wish to label Ismael Haniyeh as a "terrorist", it is clear that is not the case. This action simply illustrates the unwillingness of Israel to participate in any action towards peace.

It is also totally irrational to conduct a series of bombing raids on any country, killing at least 60 recently, mainly civilians and children, plus more seriously wounded casualities and also blocking ports, while using the capture of two/three Israeli soliders as the excuse.

OK.. Bottom line - it's a fuckup currently - and any prospect of peace in the Middle East has prob been set back years. Back to the old cliche - you reap what you sow.