Hamas Machinations
It isn’t easy to be unemotional about television pictures of the Gaza-Israel conflict. There are, however, two basic truths we should keep in mind.
One country doesn’t start firing rockets over the border into a neighbouring country unless the former wants to start a war. And if one country wants to start a war that it can’t win militarily then its motive must be the hope of provoking its neighbour to such a degree that it costs it support from its allies.
The radical element in Gaza could not have made its intentions clearer. And it is succeeding. Here, as evidence, is a headline from The Dominion Post, July 30, 2014: “US-Israeli vibe turning toxic”.
On the vital humanitarian aspect, I can say only one thing: neither side should be waging war.
And, while having compassion for the victims of war, let’s keep some for the saintly medical staff and missionaries who are caring for victims of the Ebola virus.
One country doesn’t start firing rockets over the border into a neighbouring country unless the former wants to start a war. And if one country wants to start a war that it can’t win militarily then its motive must be the hope of provoking its neighbour to such a degree that it costs it support from its allies.
The radical element in Gaza could not have made its intentions clearer. And it is succeeding. Here, as evidence, is a headline from The Dominion Post, July 30, 2014: “US-Israeli vibe turning toxic”.
On the vital humanitarian aspect, I can say only one thing: neither side should be waging war.
And, while having compassion for the victims of war, let’s keep some for the saintly medical staff and missionaries who are caring for victims of the Ebola virus.
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