Israel has invaded Gaza...

[whell]

Originally Posted by finnbow

Now I'm able to see both sides and am unwilling to demonize or dehumanize Palestinians, even if I disapprove of their tactics and intransigence. They deserve a lot better than they're getting from their leadership and Israel.

I don't disagree with this Finn. However, the Palestinian leadership his the intractable problem of allying itself with those who will accept nothing more that "wiping Israel off the map." Not exactly a great starting place for negotiations. Its also tough to negotiate with random rockets raining down on your country. In the meantime, the Israelis, not sinless in this conflict, have given at the negotiating table just about everything the Palestinians have demanded, only to see the offer rejected.

Its hard to come to a peaceful agreement with your enemy when your enemy will accept nothing less than your extinction.

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by whell

I don't disagree with this Finn. However, the Palestinian leadership his the intractable problem of allying itself with those who will accept nothing more that "wiping Israel off the map." Not exactly a great starting place for negotiations. Its also tough to negotiate with random rockets raining down on your country. In the meantime, the Israelis, not sinless in this conflict, have given at the negotiating table just about everything the Palestinians have demanded, only to see the offer rejected.

Its hard to come to a peaceful agreement with your enemy when your enemy will accept nothing less than your extinction.

True enough. However, the far right of Bibi's coalition want to wipe the West Bank off the map due to their perceived biblical right to Judea and Samaria. Therein lies the rub.

Hamas wanting to wipe Israel off the map is mostly rhetorical flourish. Israel wiping the West Bank off the map is happening right before our (deliberately shielded) eyes. Have you taken the time to take a look at recent maps of the West Bank Israel settlements? It's not a few bearded people in pup tents as some Americans seem to think.