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Hamas to Israel: Accept our terms or brace for war of attrition
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Published: 16.08.14, 10:34
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1. death as a win-win situation
Arn ,   Yehus, Israel   (08.16.14)
The children in Gaza apparently have not been sufficiently traumatized. Hamas learned how valuable to its PR are the photos of the weeping mothers and dead children. Another round with Israel is a win-win situation for them. It's worth another thousand dead at least.
2. The good old Sharon's days...
TC   (08.16.14)
when all the arabs were nothing less than scared of him. Netanyahu needs to leave now for the sake of Israel. It's not Europe or the US: There's no place for his political games, we need a real leader. Can you imagine if Putin was in charge here: This war would be finished after a week.
3. War of attrition?
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.16.14)
No. Did he really say "war of attrition?" Yeah. Well, embrace OUR terms, sluggo. Take Gaza down to the bare minimum -- by which I mean sand. Then, once all the flotsam, jetsam and genetically compromised (well, that would be all Arabs, wouldn't it?) are gone, Israel can turn Gaza into a pearl on the Mediterranean. The Arabs are the useless oyster. History. Attrition, you know? That's a two-way street. Actually-- once Israel asserts its sovereign rights, a one-way street. Attrition. C'mon, really? They don't have a clue, do they? You'd think they'd have figured it out by now. The devastation in Gaza was wrought by exactly three percent of what Israel can bring to bear. If they want the remaining ninety-seven percent, well, give it to them. Perfect profile. Attrition? No, I don't think so. Sorry.
4. My concern is the following context:
barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.16.14)
"Hamas' foreign affairs spokesman Osama Hamdan said during a visit to SUDAN that Israel has a choice: accept the terms of the Palestinian people or prepare for a prolonged war of attrition. " What ammunition did he get in Sudan?
5.  Accept our terms
zaba ,   Calif.   (08.16.14)
Israel is attempting to negotiate, albeit indirectly, with an islamic entity. Islam has NO ethics, NO Golden Rule. Why would one expect a different outcome? Finish the job! Amelek.
6. #3
jo moor   (08.16.14)
Welcome back! Where've you been?
7. What right have the chosen to imprison 1.8 millon
James USA   (08.16.14)
Jews drove them off their lands, destroyed their house and villages, still they act as though god gave them the rights to control the nonjew's life.
8. #2 TC - Unfortunately BB does not have Putin's Resources!!!
Son of Cyrus ,   uk   (08.16.14)
9. #4 Barbara: Ask the Libyans
sharon ,   NYC   (08.16.14)
10. There will be peace !
Gabe ,   Canada   (08.16.14)
Gaza can be demilitarized unilaterally within a couple of days without negotiations. A new Prime Minister will be needed for the decision.
11. As an end to islamic terror from the strip...
Beary White ,   Norway   (08.16.14)
... the hamass terrorists should be offer the only choice: Free transport out of gaza to UK, to Galloways city of Bradford...
12. Sarah B. Your language disgusts
Avramele   (08.16.14)
what child of survivors uses a phrase like "genetically compromised"?
13. You lost the war. Killing 2000 civilians does not change
Why?   (08.16.14)
this fact. They want freedom for their people, and they are ready to fight. Instead of killing civilians from the sky, CAN you go fight with them head to head. You don't have the courage for that.
14. #13 your are as dumb as a fence post. shame you cannot read.
Israel is too nice ,   but they still won.   (08.17.14)
15. To no 13
Barney ,   USA   (08.17.14)
Because Israel is concerned about world opinion. If we seriously went in on the ground to win gaza would be annihilated
16. Preoccupied
Frank Hubbard ,   Sacramento, Ca   (08.17.14)
With Hamas being Iran's "Puppet" in the region, this could mean Iran wants to keep Israel "Busy" while they get their nuclear warhead ready. The time to strike Iran, for Israel, is running out. It doesn't seem far fetched that Iran would want Israel to be "Preoccupied".
17. Avramele # 12
Israeli 2   (08.17.14)
She means genetic mental disorder like some of us Jews have - you know--those leftists? Yes? Good.
18. It makes Hamas close to impotent
Why not?   (08.17.14)
19. Sarah b
Barney ,   USA   (08.17.14)
Can go a little overboard but hey that is what happens when forced to deal with these terrorists. The genetic thing is a little strong but in principle she is almost alway if not always correct
20. #12 Avramele
(08.17.14)
Hamas officially believes that Jews area descendants of Pigs and Monkeys. Are you disgusted by Hamas? What do you think about Galon demanding that Israel negotiate with such disgusting people?
21. # 13 She's right your not.
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (08.17.14)
Muslims are known for being nuts, her language was correct your attempt at being snarky is lame. No wonder the Muslims are committing genocide, their genetically nuts! Only Israel is safe for Christians, Muslims and Jews. Muslims kill to kill. Muslims a worthless thorn in the butt of humanity. KEEP BUILDING ISRAEL !!!!
22. @3 what you talk Obama does in East Ukrain...
Miron ,   USA   (08.17.14)
and we call it in polite conversations "irrational behavior" and in less polite conversations "fascism". Israel is not a country of irrational people or fascists. You need to learn to be more patient. Your gambling with strong language may cost innocent lives in an of itself.
23. # 10 Gabe Canada, so your the new PM?
BUILD BABY BUILD!!!!   (08.17.14)
Try walking in Bibi's shoes especially all the way from Canada.
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