Friday, July 28, 2006
People, innoncents are dying.
Whilst browseing BBC, I had a good laugh. Israel's Justice Minister had claimed that the world's reluctance to demand that Israel stop the offensive on Lebanon is a show of support for the military excursion Israel is holding there.
That's some warped logic they have there. So does that mean that not telling one to play with fire is an encouragement to carry on?
Some people just say the darndest thigns, and inevitably, he has opened a can of worms. I would say the global community has been quite "nice" to Israel with regards to their "invasion" of Lebanon.
I remember reading about it, and thinking it might trigger a war of sorts in the Middle East. It's quite fortunate that Israel has gotten away with their aggression sans repercussions from international bodies.
You need to defend your homeland, fair enough, you need to take care of your citizens, that's only reasonable. However, this is becoming a senseless exercise in futility and military might that demonstrates a failure in the diplomatic process.
It resembles the act of bullying. Unabashed attacks on citizens and the unceremonious demise of the 4 UN peacekeepers. I believe they knew the risks involved with working in Lebanon, but it sounded like the attack was deliberate. A missile strike, apparently.
Isreal might have its own rationale in maintaining the offensive, but the UN should not condone such acts of violence against civilians.
It all seems to me like incomprehensible madness that could escalate into much worse.
Perhaps the Israelis want to scare Hizbullah and deprive it of popular support. Does that make sense now? The present situation would only fuel the Lebanese dissension towards Israel. It aids the Hizbullah recruitment efforts. Now, they can proclaim that their enemies have entered their homes, and find eager and wiling men to repel the invaders.
So, will it develop into war? Only time will tell.
In the midst of all this turmoil, I feel for the innoncents. From those whom had no business related to war, their lives are taken in exchange for those responsible. Children, women and the sick. Who are they supposed to blame? Who will help them?
---Mood: Puzzlement
Listening to: Ambache Chamber Orchestra - Piano Concerto No. 19 in F major, K. 459 - Allegro
Gavin
pondered @ 21:52
