The distruction of the civilian infrastructure of Gaza is a collective punishement, no doubt about it. Israel has gone far too far. But when you think about from the Israeli point of view, what have they go to lose?

Just about anything the Israelis do seems to result in more violence, and worldwide disapproval. If you're damned anyway, you're free to do almost anything, and the desire for retribution must be enormous.

To cease reacting to violence and provocation would take far more trust and patience than either side have, and I cannot see how this cycle will ever end.


I'd not though of that Foolestroupe. After All, Gaza is what, half the width of of a Modern Artillery piece's range?

BTW: Yasser Arafat International Airport has been wrecked and shut for four years. Old news maybe?