Agreeing with the Shrub
While I'm confident that we're getting a spin on the story from one side or another... I have to agree with the shrub for not immediately pushing Israel for a cease fire with Hezbollah. I also agree with his comments that Israel "has a right to defend herself."
I must say, however, that it is unfortunate for the Lebanese people to be caught up in a conflict such as this. And while some of the spin is trying to make it look like the Lebanese support Hezbollah's actions, I honestly believe that the people would not encourage actions that put them in this position. Of course, since the government of Lebanon didn't appear to try to disarm Hezbollah despite requests from the international community, you could argue that they did just that. If you don't try to disarm the people who could put your country at danger by their actions against another, then you could be viewed as helping the attackers and thus just as responsible for the actions that they take. And once the border was crossed and soldiers taken, and the recent rocket attacks, it could easily be viewed as a declaration of war.
One thing that I am seeing that I believe is that Iran and Syria probably played a role in this whole affair. That nutcase that runs Iran has been spewing threatening and hate filled comments at Israel since the day he took office. And while it would be incredibly idiotic for Iran to openly declare war on Israel, I do not doubt that they would use a terrorist group to instigate a battle and then declare that Israel started the conflict. And it appears that other countries believe that this may be the case.
Even the now slightly overlooked problems in gaza seem odd. I find it hard to believe that Hamas would further jeopardize getting the international funding that was cut after their rise to power by pulling the stunt that occured in Gaza. Doing something like that makes it nearly impossible for them to prove that they are a legitimate government entity rather than another terrorist government like the Taliban. But if they were being pushed by these other countries it becomes much easier to believe.
But the whole thing is worrying. There are too many conflicts in the middle east right now, and the whole thing is like a tinderbox just waiting for a spark. And with the increasing sectarian violence in Iraq, the recent bombings in India, and now Israel fighting on two fronts it seems that sombody is already striking the flint.
I must say, however, that it is unfortunate for the Lebanese people to be caught up in a conflict such as this. And while some of the spin is trying to make it look like the Lebanese support Hezbollah's actions, I honestly believe that the people would not encourage actions that put them in this position. Of course, since the government of Lebanon didn't appear to try to disarm Hezbollah despite requests from the international community, you could argue that they did just that. If you don't try to disarm the people who could put your country at danger by their actions against another, then you could be viewed as helping the attackers and thus just as responsible for the actions that they take. And once the border was crossed and soldiers taken, and the recent rocket attacks, it could easily be viewed as a declaration of war.
One thing that I am seeing that I believe is that Iran and Syria probably played a role in this whole affair. That nutcase that runs Iran has been spewing threatening and hate filled comments at Israel since the day he took office. And while it would be incredibly idiotic for Iran to openly declare war on Israel, I do not doubt that they would use a terrorist group to instigate a battle and then declare that Israel started the conflict. And it appears that other countries believe that this may be the case.
Even the now slightly overlooked problems in gaza seem odd. I find it hard to believe that Hamas would further jeopardize getting the international funding that was cut after their rise to power by pulling the stunt that occured in Gaza. Doing something like that makes it nearly impossible for them to prove that they are a legitimate government entity rather than another terrorist government like the Taliban. But if they were being pushed by these other countries it becomes much easier to believe.
But the whole thing is worrying. There are too many conflicts in the middle east right now, and the whole thing is like a tinderbox just waiting for a spark. And with the increasing sectarian violence in Iraq, the recent bombings in India, and now Israel fighting on two fronts it seems that sombody is already striking the flint.
posted by Phoenixwaller | 3:46 PM
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