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In reply to the discussion: Is it time for an international (armed) aid operation to Gaza? [View all]ladjf
(17,320 posts)16. Realistically speaking, I believe that the Israel's military exploitations
could be quickly squelched, perhaps without firing a shot. The simplest would be for the U.S. to withdraw their support. Beyond that, several EU Countries would have to commit to a military strategy designed to thwart Israel's actions.
The Israeli's are smart. In the face of any real military opposition, they would call for a immediate cease fire.
Is any of that likely to happen? I doubt it.
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muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
OP
That is because they do not want to rebuild. They do not care about the mess they have made of the
jwirr
Aug 2014
#35
Mostly for the aid US gives Egypt to maintain its peace treaty with Israel - n/t
mazzarro
Aug 2014
#24
Hamas isn't the issue, and by the end of this, as happened with Lebanon, Hamas is
sabrina 1
Aug 2014
#22
You need to seperate the leadership from the citizens, if you have not, you're
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#33
No, what I am trying to tell you is the leadership does not represent their citizens views
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#38
Well, that was not reflective in your comment I responded to, you seem to have been under the
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#49
Did you read my post, or only the title, which you then misinterpreted?
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
#39
That was the case, but there is a shift in the attitude of the US this time. And in
sabrina 1
Aug 2014
#25
That has not solved the problem in the past 14 years, we need a new approach
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
#44
UNRWA needs a way of getting everything in without the Israelis controlling it
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
#52
Flotillas would be crazy. Moreover, remember the humanitarian crisis WE CAUSED IN IRAQ??
WinkyDink
Aug 2014
#36
It wouldn't have to be the US doing it. Turkey looks likely to try, already
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2014
#42
No, just that we have no moral high ground. But rest assured: Israel remembers Masada.
WinkyDink
Aug 2014
#75
Then why the suggestion for armed international flotillas to go to Gaza?
Half-Century Man
Aug 2014
#68
The difference between what is being done vs what it might be time for is.
Half-Century Man
Aug 2014
#70
To me it seemed, the OP assumed relief supplies were not being given to or not reaching Gaza
Half-Century Man
Aug 2014
#74
How about the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East?
oberliner
Aug 2014
#81
Russia vetoes UN intervention in Syria. The US will veto any UN intervention in Gaza.
pampango
Aug 2014
#78