A Son of the Rock

Not to mention limbless, headless and lifeless.

And on the part of the Israelis heedless, reckless and, more than likely, brainless.

I wasn’t going to post again this year but the events in Gaza are too saddening to ignore.

Quite how this action is going to ensure Israeli security rather than encouraging Palestinian ripostes I’ve no idea. If you were a Palestinian wouldn’t you react with outrage and a desire to get back at those responsible? Americans did after September 11th after all. (Though their government chose the wrong targets.)

I know Israel claims provocation through rocket attacks and so on. But the Israelis have been blockading Gaza for a long time. People under blockade become desperate – especially if there is no hope of succour. I can’t see that blowing some of them up will improve the survivors’ outlook any.
Some Israeli commenters have cogent criticisms. Thanks to Ken MacLeod for the link.