Posted by
Georgiaboy on Thursday, July 13, 2006 9:59:26 AM
It looks as though Israel has finally had enough. After trying to appease the zealots surrounding them by handing over Gaza, Israel was only rewarded by more rocket attacks, suicide bombs, and now captured soldiers. Israel's neighbors have never stopped being at war with Israel and now Israel is fighting back. Jihadists only recognize strength and force, so Israel must answer in their language.
The most disturbing aspect of the escalating battle is the possibility that Iran is behind it all. Speculation that Iran is trying to buy cover for its nuclear program by stirring up trouble through it terror front groups could be true. If Iran goes so far as to get directly involved militarily, I wonder if that would be an opening for us to strike their nuclear program from the air. That might just make matters worse, though.
Given how complicated the situation is most of us can only pray, hope for the best, and give Israel the support they need, deserve, and will not get from the rest of the world.