Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Gaza

An Israeli missile killed Khaled Shalan, a leader of Hamas responsible for a number of the rocket attacks on Ashkelon.  What's important to keep in mind, however, is that the 'truce' is a farce and that Hamas continues to pummel southern Israel with relative impunity.  Maybe this assassination (which is what it was) will make some difference...maybe not.  You have to wonder how long this 'status quo' can continue.  The only question, in my mind, is:  what is the most effective mechanism to stop the bombs in the first instance and topple Hamas in the second instance.

Meanwhile, Israel is allowing limited goods to pass through Gaza crossings in a gesture to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the United States.  I think this is wise--certainly good PR, but here, too, it will have no real impact on the actual situation in Gaza.
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2 comments:

  1. braul11:30 PM

    Maybe the solution does not come from Israel or Gaza. IS it possible that if the USA and Russia somehow forged an alliance they could jointly deter Iran from supplying Hamas. The PA clearly would endorse this. The key is to figure out what will induce the Russian Govt. to join this effort. The current deal offered by President Obama will not be enough, I think.

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  2. braul11:32 PM

    Maybe the solution does not come from Israel or Gaza. IS it possible that if the USA and Russia somehow forged an alliance they could jointly deter Iran from supplying Hamas. The PA clearly would endorse this. The key is to figure out what will induce the Russian Govt. to join this effort. The current deal offered by President Obama will not be enough, I think.

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