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To: michael97123 who wrote (200397)8/31/2006 10:11:04 AM
From: Ichy Smith  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
If it appears that Hamas is attempting to build up arms in any ceasefire, Palestine may be subjected to the same war that israel launched against Lebanon. At this point, Israel needs a big win, a total devastation of it's enemy. I think Nasrallah knows it and Hamas knows it. Right now many Muslims believe that israel has been defeated, and this may be the opportune time for both Lebanon and Palestine to seek peace. It would look like a win for them, if they get some concessions and Israel will get the peace it craves. OTOH if there are further attacks, Israel is liable to pull out all the stops, to prove it can, and will destroy it's enemies. So it is possible for the Muslims to win, by making peace efforts, or lose a lot without them.



To: michael97123 who wrote (200397)8/31/2006 11:17:40 AM
From: neolib  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 281500
 
May be so but if folks with brains can stop the pal attacks while israel doesnt feel a need to have a more clear victory against hiz to deter future attackers, maybe something positive can happen at this stage.


These few public comments are IMO very encouraging. Wish Bush, or better yet, Blair, would seize the moment and try to get some momentum going.