Hamas fires rockets into southern Israel killing civilians — the act is called "terrorism." Israel blockades Gaza and cuts off food, medical supplies, and money then conducts an air raid on Gaza killing both police and civilians — the act is called "self-defense."
Did not the Irish resort to the same guerilla tactics in the face of a superior yet oppressive British occupation? Did not the Americans resort to guerilla tactics in the face of a superior yet oppressive British rule before they finally won their war of independence?
The underdog who wish to become self-ruling will always be called rebels. The guerillas who seek freedom from oppression will always be called terrorists.
Israel was under Philistine occupation when David fought Goliath. Israel was the underdog and the rebels. But God favored the oppressed and brought Goliath down. This time Israel has the upper hand militarily and economically mainly because of the military backing of world giant USA. Are the Palestinians now the oppressed, the underdog, David facing Goliath?
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Did not the Irish resort to the same guerilla tactics in the face of a superior yet oppressive British occupation? Did not the Americans resort to guerilla tactics in the face of a superior yet oppressive British rule before they finally won their war of independence?
The underdog who wish to become self-ruling will always be called rebels. The guerillas who seek freedom from oppression will always be called terrorists.
Israel was under Philistine occupation when David fought Goliath. Israel was the underdog and the rebels. But God favored the oppressed and brought Goliath down. This time Israel has the upper hand militarily and economically mainly because of the military backing of world giant USA. Are the Palestinians now the oppressed, the underdog, David facing Goliath?
Read more...Israeli air strikes target Gaza
Palestinians say Israeli F-16 bombers have launched a series of air strikes against key targets in the Gaza Strip, killing and injuring dozens of people.
Missiles hit security compounds run by the militant group Hamas in the centre of Gaza City, killing at least 40 people, Hamas officials said.
The strikes, the most intense Israeli attacks on Gaza in recent times, come after the expiry of a truce with Hamas.
Israel has threatened an offensive to stop the firing of rockets from Gaza.
There was no immediate word on the explosions from the Israeli military.
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