Now that that unpleasantness is behind us, I would like to raise an issue: to what degree should we anticipate Israeli involvement in the campaign against terrorism, and what effect will this have on the Palestinian Question?
I think Israel should be closely involved. Inevitably, they will be on the level of intelligence, but I think they should be on an operational level too, especially special ops. I am not sure if it is politically feasible, but I would guess that we can get away with it. If things go well, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad will be dealt with, and the PLO with be hanging by a thread. I think it will take the wind out of the Intifada, and decrease the incidence of terrorism, although there might be a slight uptick initially. We need to get rid of camps, headquarters, nests, and conduits of cash, materiel, and other aid. Lebanon must be dealt with, in some manner. I cannot continue as a sanctuary and festering sore........ |
