OK, it's time to talk. I was recently asked about my perspective on the war israel is fighting against Hamas, the Islamic regime in Gaza. I have had a couple of weeks to think it over, and here is my response. Understand this first: I am a Jewish-American residing in Israel, which has definitely influenced my opinion of the war. I don't LOVE war and I do HATE death, but sometimes it is a necessity.
MY 12 POINTS:
1 - Hamas is a terrorist organization, existing to reinstate an Islamic-Republic in the region and religious homogeny (they want everyone to be a Muslim extremist), and all others don't have the right to exist (Druze, Atheists, Christians, Jews & the State of Israel).
2 - The palestinians of Gaza ELECTED Hamas (in a psuedo-democratic fashion) to be their government, believing it would lead to a better life for them.
3 - Hamas had previously shot over 6000 rockets at Israel without Israel retaliating.
4 - Israel retaliated after Hamas killed Israelis during Chanukah 2008.
5 - Hamas is now using its own people as a shield to try to prevent Israel from destroying them (believing that Israel's weakness is her respect for human life).
6 - The people of Gaza have done nothing (they have had plenty of opportunities to form a Coup and overthrow Hamas.
7 - This is not a military OFFENSIVE, it is a military DEFENSIVE (and I am someone being defended).
8 - Their is support for Israel's actions from both National & International governing bodies, Including from Egypt - an Arab State.
9 - The US Congress has overwhelmingly expressed support for Israel and her right to defend herself.
10 - Israel is treating the women and Children of Gaza with respect and kindness when it is possible.
11 - Israelis are very supportive of this action, and are proud of their soldiers.
12 - I AGREE WITH THE ACTION & PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM (and all of Israel)
Below: An interesting 2 minute summary of the history of the Middle East - funny but
Below: A 10-minute informational history video (from the perspective of the Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post, David Horovitz).
Below: A clip of Hamas admitting to using Human Shields.
