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Originally Posted by Infinite_Loser
Both Hezbollah and Hamas want the utter destruction of Israel and nothing less. Diplomacy hasn't worked in the past, so what makes you think that Hezbollah and/or Hamas would be willing to negotiate with Israel now?
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It doesn't matter what worked or didn't work in the past. The only real solution to this conflict will require diplomacy. If Hamas won't recognize Israel so be it. Israel *still* needs to continue to extend the olive branch...
That said, I feel that Israel's actions, while seemingly over the top and certainly not a step towards peace, are justified in the context of Israel waging a war on Hezbollah.
Taking out airports, bridges and roads, while also seeking the launch sites is justified given the belief (right or wrong -- though it is most certain right) that Syria and Iran will continue to supply Hezbollah with arms.
Since they cannot take the war to Syria and Iran they must keep Iran and Syria out of the picture as much as they can.
In the end, I am still not happy with either side in this conflict. Hezbollah needs to be taken out. Their actions are criminal and unjustified. Israel though, has a long history of fucking with its neighbours. I won't go as far as to say they've brought this upon themselves, as that is not entirely fair. I will simply say that Israel's hands are not clean in all of this.
I have no solution for this mess. All I can do is shake my head as Lebannon is once more made the battlefield for other's issues. They are proving to be the Belgium of the Middle East.