Thre is no alternative to Isreal’s military action to dismantle the Hamas terror organization. Papa’s definitive statement is of course not universally held. Remarkably, many individuals/groups see alternatives. There are many whose base instinct is to recoil from war. Why? Because war is indeed hell. It can be argued that it is that recoil instinct that leads many politicians/leaders to war’s prelude. Appeasement. Time and again wars are started by those who don’t care if war is hell. They start the wars; especially if they sense weakness. A rational desire for peace is often viewed as an irrational invitation to aggression by fanatics, bullies and dictators.
It can be argued that the three current examples of aggressors include Iran, Russia and China. Isreal experienced absolute evil from fanatics on October 7th. The butchery was beyond belief. Less than a month later much of the civilized world is already moving away from the evil of Hamas (Iran) to hand wringing about proportional responses, international law and humaniatrian concerns centered on Isreal. Another upside down world view led by our media and what once were institutions of higher learning. And, never forget our wobbly politicians. The US is sending folks to confer with/pressure Isreal. Fully support but…types. Why not go down into a tunnel in Gaza and talk to the Palastine leaders holding hostages and who have committed actual war crimes? Is it possible that we are talking to/pressuring the wrong guys?
Of course appeasement after the fact also suits Hamas. (Iran) Much like a kid who hits a playmate and then hides behind his mother’s apron strings. We’ll all get along now. (Until the next time.) Sometimes war is not as complicated as news guys say. Sometimes it is simply good versus evil. Eisenhower said he was unprepared for the extent of Nazi brutality when he visited concentration camps. He wanted the media, nearby Allied soldiers and German citizens to witness the reality of the Holocaust. Already today deniers of October 7th are popping up. Surprisingly so at our universities. I’m sorry but stupidity shouldn’t exist there. When asked to condemn the Hamas slaughter of October 7th a professor out east was flippant; depends on when the clock starts she crowed. Another claimed feeling exhilerated by the carnage. I suspect they’d like Isreal to turn a blind eye to the next haymaker.
I’ll recommend it to your parents but they should decide if now is the time for you to view photos/videos that Isreal has published documenting October 7th. Some material was taken from cameras Hamas murderders used. It is simple evil. I looked at it reluctantly. It is disturbing. But it does sear in the mind what was called ‘why we fight’ motion pictures during World War Two. Part of what is good in the world now is responding with its military. The hell of war will severly impact the innocent once again. Every bit of suffering wil not generate one iota of concern with Hamas. Those fanatics only want to eliminate Isreal and kill. We have compassion for the innocent but stopping evil now prevents greater suffering in the future. Read history: Casualties at Normandy/Dresden/Hiroshima compared to “alternatives” possibly adding months/years to war. If you do look at Isreal’s documentation please use it to steel yourself against war and consider that “Peace through strength” has merit to avoid war.