A Plague on both their houses
Jan. 29th, 2009 07:51 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
yrieithyddThat's my basic sentiment towards Hamas and the Israeli Government. There's fault on both sides but both blame the other and show little concern the ordinary Israelis and Palestinians (who, I believe, want to live in peace).
But, in the recent hostilities, I tend to blame Israel more than Hamas, because they are in a stronger position. Yes, many of the states around them are hostile, but they have decent facilities and roads and freedom of movement around their land.
I don't condone terrorism, but I can see why the Palestinians are so frustrated that they elected Hamas, and given that, we have to lump it and be prepared to talk to them. Talking is the only way to a peace that satisfies both sides and that will require compromises from both sides.
But, in the recent hostilities, I tend to blame Israel more than Hamas, because they are in a stronger position. Yes, many of the states around them are hostile, but they have decent facilities and roads and freedom of movement around their land.
I don't condone terrorism, but I can see why the Palestinians are so frustrated that they elected Hamas, and given that, we have to lump it and be prepared to talk to them. Talking is the only way to a peace that satisfies both sides and that will require compromises from both sides.
