Nobody likes wars. Ok, well, some do. Some companies and people make huge profits from wars. But never the victims and people directly involved in a war. There are wars all over the world. Sri Lanka has been warring ever since I can remember. Some parts of Africa are warring. But the one that immediately catches the attention of the whole world, inevitably always seems to be Israel's wars.
Malaysia has been quick to rise to the call to protest against Israel, along with a large portion of the Muslim world. At first glance, the protests seem justifiable. Palestinian civilian casualties are in the hundreds, whereas Israel appears to have sustained only paltry losses of lives. Turn to any news channel in Malaysia and you'll see them full of pictures of flattened buildngs in the Gaza, and peoply crying and dead bodies etc.
For the record, no I do not support war. I do not think that it's alright for civilians to lose their lives. But neither do I want to jump the gun and be hasty to choose sides. I believe that we all need to recognise that there are always two sides to a story. I recognise the fact that the US may be backing Israel. But I also recognise the fact that there are a whole lot of people out there who would like nothing less that the complete extermination of Israel.
Please read this article and perhaps you'll know what I mean.
Here's a question I think it would be wise for us to ask ourselves before being so eager to point accusing fingers at Israel; What would we do, if we were in Israel's shoes? Small tiny little country surrounded by 500 million Arabs. Six Muslim countries.
Israel is not new to persecution. World War 2 was a fine example.
So, please at least try to find out the other side of the story before condemning. I too regret the loss of innocent lives. But I would point my finger at Hamas as well, not just Israel.
On another note, my apologies for not posting for 3 months. I've been pretty busy at work. God bless y'all and have a great day, wherever you may be.
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Well according to history, Israel is the one who cleansed the land of Palestine and then occupied it. Israel would not be able to do dat if they did not have a strong enough army. Yes they are surrounded by 6 muslim countries. However from what I have read, those countries were trying to make peace with Israel for quite some time already, especially Egypt. Israel, having the backing of US were constantly trying to spread its territory. Israel was the real aggressor during those days. The whole David vs Goliath story is quite a bullcrap if u ask me. How would u feel when u come home one day and saw strangers at ure home saying that it is their's now. You'll be left outside, looking at ure house which has been ure home for many years already with flowing tears. Then you'll think, where would you go? Where else can you call home? That was exactly what happened to the Palestinians long ago. Lets not even go to the death tolls and Jewish 'terrorist' organizations during that time.The Palestinians do have reason to retaliate all these years. But of course I have also seen the despicable Hamas using this to corrupt the Palestinians further by sowing seeds of anger. Television programmes, even children programmes, are filled with anti-Israel sentiments. Therefore, in reality it is real tough to practice the 'forgive and forget' act. In the end, well....lets juz pray, and c.
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