The roots of this conflict are ancient and deep. Ancestral blessings and curses inform and motivate both the Israelites (Jews) and Ishmaelites (Arabs). The patriarch Abraham's inheritance blessings are clear: Isaac received the land, Ishmael was sent away to the east with gifts. Any Arab claim to the land is illegitimate. Naturally, neit…
The roots of this conflict are ancient and deep. Ancestral blessings and curses inform and motivate both the Israelites (Jews) and Ishmaelites (Arabs). The patriarch Abraham's inheritance blessings are clear: Isaac received the land, Ishmael was sent away to the east with gifts. Any Arab claim to the land is illegitimate. Naturally, neither claimant is willing to cede. There will be peace only when one forsakes their claim. It won't be Israel. This informs Hamas' refusal to acceptance of the existence of Jews, much less their inheritance claim. A sad mess, indeed.
The question for the West is which tribe -- which culture do you want as international neighbors? Islam or Judaism? It's that simple. If the choice is not obvious, based on observed behavior and contributions to science, culture, and benefit to civilization's progress, you are blind. Judaism, however observed, is infinitely better than Islam.
The answer to the Gaza problem is for Israel to enforce Judaism -- Torah Law upon it. Establish just courts. Teach and enforce at least the Laws of Noah. Expel anyone who will not abide by these essential, civilizing laws.
Continue to fight any necessary defensive war to maintain Israel's inheritance.
The roots of this conflict are ancient and deep. Ancestral blessings and curses inform and motivate both the Israelites (Jews) and Ishmaelites (Arabs). The patriarch Abraham's inheritance blessings are clear: Isaac received the land, Ishmael was sent away to the east with gifts. Any Arab claim to the land is illegitimate. Naturally, neither claimant is willing to cede. There will be peace only when one forsakes their claim. It won't be Israel. This informs Hamas' refusal to acceptance of the existence of Jews, much less their inheritance claim. A sad mess, indeed.
The question for the West is which tribe -- which culture do you want as international neighbors? Islam or Judaism? It's that simple. If the choice is not obvious, based on observed behavior and contributions to science, culture, and benefit to civilization's progress, you are blind. Judaism, however observed, is infinitely better than Islam.
The answer to the Gaza problem is for Israel to enforce Judaism -- Torah Law upon it. Establish just courts. Teach and enforce at least the Laws of Noah. Expel anyone who will not abide by these essential, civilizing laws.
Continue to fight any necessary defensive war to maintain Israel's inheritance.