Middle East crisis

[cricket_lover]

The point is that both sides seem more eager to kill civilians to show their "strength" or whatever. Israel seems to follow the philosophy of unleashing many times as brutal acts of violence as they've faced on their "enemies" - and this strategy has thus far failed to provide any tangible results over the last 60 years. Maybe time to think of something else ? Remember, an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.

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The problem for Israel is that, diplomacy will not work. None of the surrounding countries, who predominantly follow Islam, will ever except them, even as neighbours. What they've done to Palestine over the last few decades is still pricking these states around Israel.

Israel is pro-US, pro-West. Thats something the extremists will never favour.
The fire-with-fire attitude and application has made the more enemies than friends.

They will be under enormous pressure, these unwanted attacks on Lebanon (though acceptable in one or two cases) is just inviting wraths of both the extremists/terrorists and the neighbouring states.

 

[Sureshot]

? Remember, an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind.

Or cycloptic.

 

[themuel1]

It's a matter of time before a major war between the Middle Eastern countries begins. Whether this be with the west or just in the middle east, for me, it's an inevitability.

Another "world war"...........and it will be the last the World see's.

I have to say....I can see what Stevo means. If you think about it, there will never ever be total peace between the West and Middle East. Bar the religious crap that separates the two places, what exactly is it that the Middle East don't like about the West? (obviously, I don't mean the whole of the Middle Eest, taking Zorax's point onboard).

 

[nightprowler10]

Bar the religious crap that separates the two places, what exactly is it that the Middle East don't like about the West? (obviously, I don't mean the whole of the Middle Eest, taking Zorax's point onboard).

Its got more to do with the USA than the west on the whole IMO. American troops on their land, unlimited American (and some other western nations) support of Israel, their interference in some countries' politics, etc.

 

[cricket_lover]

Its the US's desire to dominate the world that pricks most countries, and its very understandable.

I don't know how Bush knows Iran is "financing" the terrorists, and all his other allegations against these countries.

 

[nightprowler10]

I don't know how Bush knows Iran is "financing" the terrorists, and all his other allegations against these countries.

Its the not-so-intelligent intelligence of course.

 

[sachin]

Well,it is a terrible situation,and I too cannot see any real end to the conflict.On another point relevent to Australia:What the heck is Howard doing?He seems perfectly happy to take his time finding out about nice long Bus rides,and Ferry trips,but what about following some of the other countries efforts to get their civilians out of that Death hole!He doesn't seem to be taking it at all seriously.

 

[Sureshot]

He's trying not to get involved, which some may see as sensible as many a Terrorist group don't like intervention.

I did like it when yesterday Bush said Israel had a right to defend itself.

That's defending itself?

11 times as many killed in Lebanon than Israel.

Edit: According to SkyNews.

 

[sachin]

Well we all know Bush is completely Incompetent...And i really think Isreal is playing straight into the hands of Hesbollah.Many Civilian deaths is exactly what Hesbollah wants.As much political damage as physical damage.Who know if Syria and Iran will get involved?And if that did happen you could almost count on Bushy getting involved(His love for Isreal mixed with his hate for the Axis of Evil)...Real pity the way things have been going lately.

 

[smssia0112]

He's trying not to get involved, which some may see as sensible as many a Terrorist group don't like intervention.

I did like it when yesterday Bush said Israel had a right to defend itself.

That's defending itself?

11 times as many killed in Lebanon than Israel.

Edit: According to SkyNews.

What happens when every nation around it executes it's long time plan to wipe Israel off the map. They all want it and you know it, Israel has a right to live there in peace, by law it is their land and if their neighbours keep walking in and blowing themselves up then why can't they defend themselves?

 

[sachin]

You realise that their state was created from the Palestinian state,and that many Palestinian prisoners were taken,

 

[Sureshot]

What happens when every nation around it executes it's long time plan to wipe Israel off the map. They all want it and you know it, Israel has a right to live there in peace, by law it is their land and if their neighbours keep walking in and blowing themselves up then why can't they defend themselves?

Israel have a far stronger force than any of it's surrounding neighbours. Maybe bar Iran (Based on American Intelligence.

Every other country as you put wants to take Israel off the map (I don't believe that tripe) because it's involved with the West and particularly America, of whom put a Billion into Israel each year.

Israel has a right to want to live in peace, but has no intention what so ever of doing so.

If they did they would've asked UN when the soldiers were kidnapped instead of blowing anyone in sight mainly civilian, it's all illegal and Israel are as guilty as Hizbellah (Of whom the Lebanese government are trying to disassociate with).

 

[usy]

I don't think the West, and the UN can do much about it,

Well they are In the middle of the park if their country is in crisis.

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Let me tell you, this isn't the entire middle east. Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and UAE are all very peaceful and happy

Saudi Arabia and UAE are not in Middle east, they are in the Arab parts of Asia.

 

[sachin]

Well there was a supposed suggestion by the UN of putting a small UN force into Lebenon,but the US and Isreal didn't like that idea.At least they are trying...
I agree with Sureshot that Isreal are also to blame,but avoiding killing civilians is always going ro be hard.

 

[usy]

I've got news for you all, Israel has been under attack for years and years and when someone walks into a family pizzeria with a bomb strapped to his chest does he intend to hurt civillians? So if Israel shouldn't be pissed off after over 10 years of this then you try and have it here. We are lucky we don't have the conflict of Israel and Lebanon happening around here Stevo so before you make stupid comments and then try and twist your own words spare a thought for everyone who dies every day in Lebanon and Israel when they just wanted to grab a bite to eat with their kids, ro go to the movies or even sit at home and watch the news.

I think more Palestinians Die each year then Israelis, Palestine have been attacked for years and year, what you make of that? So the bombs only hit Israelis and only kill their 'civilians', I totally disagree with you're comments mate, you comments are look from one way. And Israel is the ones who are getting in the land of Palestine, you make of that?