Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza

scaeagles · 07-13-2006, 08:01 AM

The situation sure has escalated quickly.

I'm not sure how I feel about the criticism of Israel by the Russian, French, and others. It is not for a response, per se, but for a "disproportionate" response.

In actions of war, how can a response be disproportionate?

I suppose this brings me back to my terrorist conundrum in terms of response. If terrorists attack and hide amongst the civilian population, who is responsible, then, when civilians are killed in attempts to kill the terrorists?

Hezbollah and Hamas certainly have support in the governments of Lebanon and the Palestinians.

Greece has called the attacks by Israel "excessive" and pointless.

How does Israel protect itself from those sworn to see their destruction?

War is ugly. I don't necessarily see the Israeli response as excessive or pointless, but certainly tragic, as is the whole situation.

ETA: I almost forgot about Syria. They're going to be playing quite a ole in this as well.

07-13-2006, 08:01 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza The situation sure has escalated quickly. I'm not sure how I feel about the criticism of Israel by the Russian, French, and others. It is not for a response, per se, but for a "disproportionate" response. In actions of war, how can a response be disproportionate? I suppose this brings me back to my terrorist conundrum in terms of response. If terrorists attack and hide amongst the civilian population, who is responsible, then, when civilians are killed in attempts to kill the terrorists? Hezbollah and Hamas certainly have support in the governments of Lebanon and the Palestinians. Greece has called the attacks by Israel "excessive" and pointless. How does Israel protect itself from those sworn to see their destruction? War is ugly. I don't necessarily see the Israeli response as excessive or pointless, but certainly tragic, as is the whole situation. ETA: I almost forgot about Syria. They're going to be playing quite a ole in this as well. Last edited by scaeagles : 07-13-2006 at 08:08 AM.
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