These airstrikes accomplish nothing but further escalation (and perceived “justification” for the Hamas cause); Omert already tried this tactic with Hezbollah over 2 years ago, and was humiliated — and he humiliated all Israelis with him. I, for one, refuse to be counted among those who place no value on a life merely because it's Palestinian. Jews should know better.

As a Jew, I say that the ONLY way to bring Moshiach (the Messiah) is to seek Peace at all costs. If the sacrifices are not made (on both sides) in pursuit of Peace, there is no merit — it's just an act of pride.

It is, however, time for Hamas to serve the people of Gaza by pursuing Peace; something that is repudiated by their charter & rhetoric (not to mention their actions). The haphazard firing of mortars & rockets from Gaza into Israel does nothing to improve the life of Gazans; when we see Hamas make real & lasting provisions for the basic needs of the population it rules, instead of consciously perpetuating a situation that victimizes and politicizes it's own people, only then can progress be made.

These airstrikes accomplish nothing but further escalation (and perceived “justification” for the Hamas cause); Omert already tried this tactic with Hezbollah over 2 years ago, and was humiliated — and he humiliated all Israelis with him. I, for one, refuse to be counted among those who place no value on a life merely because it's Palestinian. Jews should know better.

As a Jew, I say that the ONLY way to bring Moshiach (the Messiah) is to seek Peace at all costs. If the sacrifices are not made (on both sides) in pursuit of Peace, there is no merit — it's just an act of pride.

It is, however, time for Hamas to serve the people of Gaza by pursuing Peace; something that is repudiated by their charter & rhetoric (not to mention their actions). The haphazard firing of mortars & rockets from Gaza into Israel does nothing to improve the life of Gazans; when we see Hamas make real & lasting provisions for the basic needs of the population it rules, instead of consciously perpetuating a situation that victimizes and politicizes it's own people, only then can progress be made.