Israel bombards Gaza

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.dailymail....mminent-invasion.html

Why aren't our leaders prepared to condemn Israel, for these continuous attacks?

Retaliation for rocket attacks from Gaza, and the right to self defence is one thing, but the widespread slaughter that Israel is inflicting on innocent civilians is not the answer surely.

/// President Barack Obama spoke separately to Israeli and Egyptian leaders yesterday as the violence in Gaza intensified. In a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he reiterated US support for Israel’s right to self-defence. ///

/// Tonight, David Cameron urged Israel to 'do everything possible' to end the crisis. In a phone call with Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, he expressed sympathy for the continued 'unacceptable' rocket attacks. ///

[LazyGun]

No, infundibulum. It is not new to me.Nor do I necessarily disagree. You mistake me if you think I support Israels expansionism.

Your post implies that, in your view Palestines missile attacks are justified due to the land theft, and expansion of Israel. So that sounds like you mean that the state of Israel should be extirpated - and that is definitely something I do not agree with.

So, is that what you mean? That Palestine has the right to fire missiles indiscriminately into Israel until the Israelis give up their state, which, lets face it, is never going to happen? Or do you have some other endpoint in mind?

[LazyGun]

@Infundibulum - You still have not really answered the question I asked, which was whether you support the continuing missile strikes on Israel by Hamas?

If you do, what, in your view, should be an equitable, negotiated, peaceful settlement? Whats your solution?

[modeller]

ifund I'm not sure if this is the same link that you couldn't open but try this one. It gives a pretty balanced view , which is difficult to find. . http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/17/opinion/is-arafat-capable-of-peace.html
I hope it works .