Saturday, July 01, 2006

Hamas Militant Demands

The militants should realize that Israel should never and would never accept ransom demands. They have asked Israel to free 1,000 prisoners. If Israel were to accede to the request it would only further encourage the militants. The militants should realize that usual guerrilla tactics against colonial powers do not work; in fighting for its existence, it will never tire of fighting. Hamas cannot continue to deny Israel's right to exist, or Israel will do the same to Palestine.

Israel should realize that its continual bombing in Gaza only further motivates the militants, while doing little to stop the rocket attacks. Impoverishing the Palestinians creates a situation in which they have nothing to lose and people with nothing to lose are very dangerous. People without jobs, with no prospects for employment, have no reason to steal. People under constant attack, losing family members in bombings, with no security, will not accept their lot in life. Israel acts as if the the Palestinians will never accept peace, and creates its own nightmare. As the party with the most power in this conflict, it must take the lead.

Both sides must realize that peace is the only acceptable solution.

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