Israel suspending air bombing

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by pgardn

I would continue to ask for the UN resolution of the total disarming of Hezbollah. I would ask Israel to try harder to miss civilians. My problem is that I wonder how many of the people they have hit have armed, or are armed Hezbollah. Obviously the children killed and hurt is absolutely chilling.

I really dont know what I would do. Its a very difficult situation. I guarantee one thing. If Israel is actually ever left alone, the will not harm anyone. And if commerce between the Israelis and the Arab neighbors ever takes place on a large scale, wonders can happen. See Northern Ireland. I understand the power of putting people to work and allowing them to leave peacefully while taking care of the family. Northern Ireland has become a shining example that there is still some hope.

Pat,
Northern Ireland is a very good example, and so would be Japan, or Germany for that matter.
I take your point that trade can only flourish in mutally agreed (peaceful) circumstances.
On that I agree.
Unfortunately, as conditions apply to Israel and those that would wish to trade with her, each day that the destruction continues, the fewer potential trading partners will play.
Israel has done a great deal to generate animosity. The US has gone along for a very long time...
and, as an aside, I DO like Israel (but not current actions).
What does Israel export besides citrus, olive oil, and produce?
I know she imports a lot of armaments financed and supplied by the US.
Therein the vulnerability to the US to our "allies".

The old Arab saying goes something like this, "If you're friends with my enemy, you are also my enemy."

It will take many years for Israel to restore "trust relationships" with potential trading partners.
I hope they start on that path sooner than later.