Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Can Peace be on the Horizon?

Just when we thought there may be a break through in peace negotiations, violence erupts. According to a report by Reuters, one Palestinian is dead after an Israeli soldier caught him planting a bomb. The Palestinian was shot and later died from wounds suffered in the attack.

One may ask, is peace even possible in an environment were violence is a daily occurence? For the most part it seems that Israeli forces are typically defending themselves from random bombings and missle attacks from Palestinian militants. If this is the case, then Isralie forces are justified in using force. Also, if Arab leaders truly do want a peace agreement, they must promote a hardline stance against the attacks of Palestinian miliatnts against Israel. Especially if the attacks are targeting innocent civilians.

If Palestinian militants believe they are justified in using force, then they should get in their military uniforms and fight for the country they desire. Instead they act like cowards and using terror tactics against innocent civilians.

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