re: #102 Joo-LiZ

Well, that requires a long and frank discussion.

The trouble is, everyone can quibble with specific actions taken by either side. “I thought that was harsh, I wouldn’t have done that”. etc.

When you bottom line it, Israel is actively defending itself by preventing weapons smuggling into territories directly adjacent to it. Gaza is a conflict zone, and Israel has a legal right to impose a blockade against their enemies. Hamas openly calls for Israel’s destruction and refuses to accept its existence.

If Hamas wanted peace, Israel would leave Gaza alone. To me, that alone makes Israel the ‘good guys’ and Hamas the ‘bad guys’.

If Hamas laid down their arms, there would be no more violence.

If Israel laid down their arms, there would be no more Israel.