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Originally Posted by JCL
OK, here is some intellectual honesty. It is perfectly reasonable to condemn Israel for its actions in Gaza while not supporting the actions of Hamas. I do not support Israel's actions in Gaza, coincidentally the same position recently taken by the UN. That is not a vote for Hamas or their terrorist acts. I do not support Hamas. I am trying to be really clear here.
It is illogical to assume that condemnation of Israel is a vote of support for Hamas.
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I'm not asking you to support the actions of Israel but I am asking you to understand the stark reality of the situation.
Israel WOULD stop all violence if Hamas and those who call for the destruction of Israel would cease the hostility toward Israel. Do you doubt this to be true? If Hamas and those like them announced they were going to stop the attacks and sit at a peace table recognizing Israel I don't see how Israel could or would continue the war.
On the other hand is Israel were to lay down arms and cease all hostility while holding out the hand of peace do you really believe Hamas would welcome them with open arms and end their attacks?
Time for a reality check.