Word: israelism
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...international community has criticized Israel’s response on the basis of humanitarian concerns. It is true that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza should not be ignored. But, while many have chastised Israel for its blockade of Gaza, it is imperative to remember that there would be no need for such a drastic measure if Hamas had not started the violence against Israel. Moreover, Israel has attempted on several occasions to relieve the worst of the suffering in Gaza. Even though its Defense Forces are engaged in active combat, Israel has sent more than 10,000 tons of humanitarian...
...welfare of Palestinian civilians, Hamas has done little to actually improve their situation. It has even been reported that Hamas—a “government” that should be providing for the basic needs of its people—has diverted medicine and supplies that Israel delivered for civilians in order to care for its soldiers. And the outrageous behavior has not been limited to a mere diversion of aid supplies. During last week’s humanitarian cease-fire, Hamas insurgents continued to fire rockets and small arms at Israeli aid convoys and settlements...
...There is also a fundamental disconnect between what critics of Israel have loudly proclaimed and what they have actually done to ameliorate the plight of Palestinian people. It is true that innocent civilians in Gaza lack some necessities. But instead of “aiding” the Palestinians by supplying them with missiles and mortars, Syria, Iran, and other countries in the region could provide them with much-needed food and medicine. A concrete improvement in the lives of everyday Palestinians will only occur when the incessant Hamas-instigated violence in the region has come...
...Many individuals, private organizations and national governments have repeatedly called on Israel to stop its military operations in Gaza. But where were the calls for peace when Hamas fired 771 rockets and 857 mortar-bombs at Sderot and the Negev from June 2007 to February 2008? Where were the calls for a cessation of violence when Hamas broke last year’s cease-fire? It is high time for the international community to draw the line on Hamas’ destructive behavior and realize that, until Hamas is out of power, Israel will be left with no other option...
...While Hamas rockets pummel southern Israel and Israeli bombs decimate Gaza, a parallel war is being fought in virtual communities. On Dec. 27, two hours after Israel began its military operation, Joel Leyden created a Facebook group called "I Support the Israel Defense Forces in Preventing Terror Attacks from Gaza." Leyden, an American who served with the Israeli military, says he has since received dozens of death threats via his Facebook inbox. "People were not just saying 'I hope you die!' but also asking, 'How do you want to die?' " says Leyden, who uses Facebook to alert people about potential...