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Originally posted by punkworld
This is exactly the kind of thinking that keeps the violence going.
First of all, you talk about "fighting terrorism with force". Now, that force - which is largely directed towards innocent people - is considered the same as terrorism by the victims of it, who, in turn, do the same thing, and keep it going.
Secondly, has that force you are talking about been working for the past years? No, apparently, since the conflict is still there. So how about trying a different tactic?
Third, you talk about the dangers for Israeli's. Now, you should know that during the course of the conflict over 10 times as many Palestinians have died. So, according to your reasoning, they would have even more reason to continue killing innocent people than Israel.
And, finally, don't you see that the exact reason that a serious. realistic, terror free Palestinian leadership doesn't emerge, is that no real attempts for real dialog are being made by Israel? (not to mention the fact that just about all leaders of Palestinian organisations - even peaceful ones - get assassinated by the Israeli military)
Really, both the Israelians and the Palestinians are using the exact same reasoning to not make progress but remain in the current situation.
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I have basically said the same thing repeatedly. The tactics being used by both sides, are doomed to fail, and only exacerbate the hatred.
In addition some of the tactics used by Israel's military are considered to be War Crimes in contravention of International Law. Terrorism is a crime also but does not fall under the category of War Crimes.
Thus the tactics of Israel will not only excerbate the hatred, but they are becoming known as War Criminals.