Opinion  Ben-Dror Yemini
When it comes to Hamas, we must let go of illusions
Ben-Dror Yemini
Published: 14.08.14, 00:49
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1. Correction
(08.14.14)
Yemini says "Israeli leaders' ceasefire declarations indicate that they see Hamas as a rational element" This is not really true: Netanyahu never indicated he thought so, and it was Abbas' decision to unite with Hamas that started this spiral of violence. The ONLY reason Israel is negotiating with Hamas is that Obama stopped Israel from fighting Hamas and declared he will use the full might of the US to keep Hamas in power.
2. IS
rm ,   NL Amsterdam   (08.14.14)
I think what now will happen is that israel will in every way it can try to compare Hamas with IS....so that the world grasps what kind of evil Israel has to deal with.....when ofcourse Hamas is ruthless but not of the IS- kind....
3. And one hell of a brutal war on Hamas should take place
next 1 comes from ,   the Bekka valley   (08.14.14)
4. You left one thing out
Howard Immanuelson ,   US   (08.14.14)
Hamas simply doesn't CARE about the lost lives and devastation of Gaza. It doesn't discourage them one bit because they are sitting in concrete bunkers underground while regular Gazans die on the surface. They are entirely focused on destroying Israel; this war's casualties barely enter into their thoughts. Now, if 1/3 of Hamas had been wiped out, THAT would get their attention.
5. The solution is simple---
Yoelarry ,   New York City   (08.14.14)
Temple Mount is a Vortex of metaphysical energy on Earth given to the patriarchs of the Jewish Nation for safekeeping over 3000 years ago by Ribonah Shel Olam, the Holy ONE. But Because the Israeli nation failed to reclaim and 'liberate' this Holiest Place in '67 when Israeli forces liberated Jerusalem after 2000 years, the results are obvious; the cancer of radical Islam has metastasized into a worldwide threat and the Jewish Nation is at greater peril than at any time in it's history. Israel and the entire world are racing towards destruction closer every day. The 'alien fire' of el Aqsa must be removed and the Holy Mount returned to the keepers of the Covenant. Only this will bring back the Blessing of Hashem. Consider this well.
6. Neville Netanyahu
John Prophet   (08.14.14)
10,000 Rally in Tel Aviv, Say: Finish the Job in Gaza! Neville Netanyahu must do what right for Israel and its people, or step aside and let others do what must be done.
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