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Originally Posted by Bleeding Red
Though I like to think the hope of positive returns vis a vis the Palestinians was a part of their thinking, I am sure the cost in both treasure and Israeli public opinion lead to the disengagement. IIRC for the few years before the disengagement many Israelis were questioning the extensive effort to protect and secure the Jewish communities of Gaza.
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For sure, I agree completely. I think one of the big decisions was to put the Palestinians in a position to demonstrate to the world if independence could work. I don't think it worked.
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Originally Posted by Bleeding Red
At one point I think there was one IDF soldier for every Jew in Gaza. What Sharon got was grief from the right in Israel and a pat on the back from the left & the US. Israel got daily rocket & mortar fire.
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Keep in mind Israel wanted to keep people safe; could a demonstration of peace fulfill that desire? No, and the rhetoric just keeps coming. I remember years ago the violence was 'due' to Israeli atrocities. Now that everyone has a camera the 'cause' had to move to something else.
I understand Israeli people have now murdered a Palestinian - simply disgusting. I think my comment clears the air and demonstrates a obvious difference in the sides of this debate. You can be pro Israel and vehemently anti violence and also pro Palestinian, but you must cherish life and wish the best for Palestinians who would be much better off without Hamas.
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Originally Posted by Bleeding Red
Now, now - Hamas did build malls, smuggler's tunnels, and launching pads.
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While Israel built bomb shelters...a sad story.