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Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Apart from the prospect of Iranian nukes, I'm not sure what you're talking about. Hezbollah and Hamas rockets don't pose an existential threat to Israel, althogh they do kill people. And if you're worried about Hezbollah and Hamas getting better arms, then you'll want to isolate and deter them. The solutions may be different for each group. For Hamas, let them try running Gaza and taking some responsibility for what goes on there, and there's reason to believe they'll moderate. For Hezbollah, it doesn't seem like this is an option, but you'll want to cut them off from Syria and Iran to deny them heavier weapons. But what Israel has done gives both groups more support inside and outside the Arab world, and makes it harder to do anything about Iranian nukes.
When does Israel stop bombing? What do you think happens then?
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early signs of what Hamas will do is attack Israel from the land Israel just gave up.
as to giving Hezbollah MORE support, that really seems a BFD. Don't you remeber those polls pre- 9/11 where 80% of Saudi Arabians hate the US and Israel- Osama is the number 1 name for newborn boys, all anedoctal sure, but don't you ever ask yourself if "more support to those we think terrorists" has any meaning at all? if anything if we get closer to 100% then Penske can feel even less guilty.
