Thursday, August 14, 2014

The cease fire and what lies ahead

Israel is in a difficult position.
It is being attacked by the Hamas and when trying to defend itself is being attacked by many in the world.
A difficult situation indeed! Many civilians in the Gaza strip have been killed in this war as a result of the usage of human shields in Gaza.
Soldiers that are fired upon from anywhere will fire back even if that fire come from a kindergarten or hospital.
No one can expect a soldier to risk his life to comply with unclear ruling of combat in such difficult situations.
Indeed a commission has been set up to check about the alleged atrocities committed by the Israeli army.
There is a zero chance of this commission being objective in its findings and Israel is likely not going to participate in the proceeding.
In a paradoxical way those who think they are saving future victims by threatening the IDF and thereby discouraging it from firing in questionable situations have it all wrong.
They are in fact endangering future non combatants as the Hamas and other terrorist organizations will continue to use human shields as tactics of war.
A loss of life is tragic whether civilian or military.
Children of war seem to be the greatest of victims.
The true criminals would be those seeking to destroy Israel using any means at their disposal.
Those children who are taught hate and death are truly being abused.
That is the ultimate war crime.

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