In a comment on my earlier blog on the subject of Peace in
the Middle East, I was challenged to suggest a solution for ending the bloodshed in Gaza. If one was
needed, here is my disclaimer: I’m not a military man, a diplomat, political analyst
or negotiator who could produce a modus Vivendi
to the tragedy unfolding and intensifying with each day. As a human being I cannot be silent and callous to ignore
the gamesmanship of both sides in the conflict. With the propaganda as a
subtext, shifting responsibility for started the hostilities , bringing peace
to that troubled part of the World is nowhere in sight. The punditry abounds
reminding us of previous fighting that failed to produce a lasting peace between
Israel and Palestinians. No one is more aware of those previous failures than
Israel and the assets they now use not just to degrade but destroy Hamas, must be the reason for their resolve to
inflict a mortal blow on an organization with its connection to Jihad, Muslim
Brotherhood, sworn enemies of Israel and ISIS an enemy of practically everyone
in their wake. If we consider the present struggle within the wider scope of the
seismic shift in the sands of Middle East
, I ask, is there any hope?
Dear Jerry, I am pessimistic about hope in this situation. I do not think this will stop until perhaps 1. Hamas is totally destroyed along with 1000s of innocent people or 2. a large number of Palestinians--1000 or more--or Israelis are killed in one explosion and the rest of the world can no longer just stand by and watch, given the magnitude. Of course, I have no idea what would happen then either.
ReplyDeleteThe role of Egypt and other middle east countries is interesting right now as they seem to be lining up with Israel more than Hamas. That changes the dynamics.
You mentioned to me that the destruction reminded you of the Warsaw Ghetto. That really impacted me..made my stomach turn really. As I so empathize with what happened in the Holocaust, made real by knowing folks like you, your statement made me experience the killing in Gaza and Israel in a visceral way that I have not felt before.