RodISHI
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You would be in error to think people do not understand that. There are still people in Gaza that do not agree with Hamas. Would you destroy those who wish for peace with those who are intent on destruction? Or would you at the very least attempt to ask for a reasonable solution?I don't understand how people don't understand that one point? Perhaps, they are not aware of it or choose to ignore it? Either way Hamas will only have peace when Israel is destroyed.
I'm not sure how you would go about talking to the people of Gaza unless Hamas wanted you to, and I don't think that's going to happen. I do agree with you that aside from Hamas, Islamic Jihad, etc. there are probably lots of Palestinians who would be willing to negotiate peace with Israel, but how would you get to talk to them unless you destroyed Hamas and the other terrorist groups first, and how are you going to do that without causing a lot of civilian deaths?
A recent poll showed 55% of Israelis favor a negotiated settlement with the Palestinians and only 18% opposed it, but who do you negotiate with? Hamas has rejected any negotiated settlement with Israel and the PA is too impotent to be able to promise anything.
Didn't Israel send leaflets earlier warning the people of Gaza? That could be a source of communication. Can they drop relief supplies into Gaza? I know it is only a one way word but it would be a start.
Hamas is obviously talking to someone when they say they will not agree to a ceasefire.
While attempting to destroy Hamas it surely has to be with as few civilian casualties as possible. I would think would be the best option for long term peace there. Do the leaders of Hamas talk to anyone besides those who support them?
From all appearances some countries are joining in to boycott fund raising for Palis and Hamas. To me that could be the most effective deterant as long as the people recieve adequate care/relief while boycotts of militant support are being into place.
Are there any agencies that Hamas and Israel would both trust to administer getting the aid into Gaza?
How can you get the world to stop supporting the terrorist weapons entering into Gaza without starving out the people there? The weapons are why the borders have been blocked aren't they?