It’s impossible to place one’s self in the shoes of those friends and relatives who after close to a year knows little to nothing on the condition of hostages said to remain alive in Gaza. It’s equally impossible to do the same for friends and relatives of those who were slaughtered by Hamas back on October 7th, 2023. How would you feel? What would you do? While I’m fully aware this following statement brings no solace to these families and friends, my heart goes out to them all— including and equally important are the heroic Israeli soldiers fighting this war in order to rescue the hostages and bring Hamas to account for their actions. Is there a solution that would return the remaining hostages? This and more will be the focus of this article.
Before you read any further, I strongly suggest you read my two part series on the Israeli/Hamas war I wrote beginning five days after the October 7th massacre. Israel and the Middle East Part One and Israel and the Middle East Part Two. Finished? OK— moving on.
I don’t care what article you read, from anyone, you must keep top of mind that none of this would be happening if it weren’t for the unprovoked slaughter of over one thousand Israeli’s minding their own business on October 7th, 2023. Thousands of Palestinian men, women and children would be alive today if it weren’t for their leaders decisions to massacre Israelis. Gaza brought this war against them on themselves. By this massacre, fully knowing what the consequences would be, they brought their destruction on themselves. One other thing we have to keep top of mind is that it appears Palestinians for the most part do not want a two state solution. For a majority of them, their only solution is wiping Israel off the map. Do the people of Palestine want this solution also? From what I’ve personally seen and heard so far— yes.
As stated in previous articles, the average world citizen (outside of the middle east) knows little to nothing regarding the history between Israel and Palestinians. What I can say for sure is that this has been going on well before and including my lifetime. And that’s a lot of years! Nothing has been accomplished because the Palestinian leadership sees no other solution outside of the end of Israel. So keep that in mind when you hear about all the ceasefire demands from people in the U.S. and other countries where most have absolutely no idea why they’re demanding it.
Dead Men Walking Fear No Consequences
When Muslim boys are taught from birth that the main reason for their being is to hate, kill non-believers, dominate women, procreate then hopefully die righteous deaths in order to live out eternity surrounded by 72 virgins who gladly do your bidding, it’s no wonder why they do what they do. One a side note, I have no idea what role Palestinian women play in all this other than become vessels for children and expect a lifetime of subservient obedience from those who impregnated them. Now— could this be the view or belief of all Palestinians? No. Could be most just stick with hate, contempt and the desire for the extinction of all Jews without actually being a participant in the killing. But for the ones doing the fighting and killing? They believe it down to their souls which is why they do what they do in any way that pleases them. Not only do they know they’re dead men walking, they look forward to that righteous death they’ve been taught throughout their lives. Forgiven of all transgressions and we can’t forget those 72 virgins. This is why they won’t hesitate in killing the remaining hostages because they themselves know they’re already dead.
Not so much for those who lead them. Their cause is greater for it’s their job to perpetuate the hatred and indoctrination. But the bottom line is while life tends to be much more comfortable for these so-called leaders, they like those beneath them do not fear their own deaths. So tell me, how does one negotiate with people like these unless it furthers their ability to continue what they’ve been brought up to do since birth?
Grade-A Palestinian Fodder
You have to know the segment above is true when Hamas leaders and their fighters hide behind civilians and hostages. But you have to ask— are these so-called civilians actually civilians or are they willing participants sacrificing their own lives for the sake of the goal. Protect the leaders, protect the fighters. Allow them to hide their weapons of war in their hospitals and schools. Allow them to dig their tunnels with escape routes through their homes. The more these so-called Palestinian civilians die in the crossfire, the more attention and criticism it brings from other countries. It’s the Hamas plan. The poor poor Palestinians. Something MUST be done for these people. Next thing you know, many from this culture (including the culture itself) are exported to other non-believing countries. Does 9-11 ring any bells? What goes on and has gone on in Gaza and many parts of the middle east is the definition of brainwashing.
You Don’t Negotiate With Terrorists
I ask the question again— how does one negotiate with people like these unless it furthers their ability to continue what they’ve been brought up to do since birth? Meaning, it will just happen again, and again. The only question I have is why has this war taken so long but then I realize, the U.S. is involved. Like the Ukraine war, gotta keep it going for as long as possible so we can keep selling weapons of war for as long as possible. Good for business! Instead of winning the war against Hamas, the U.S. appears to throw one wrench after another into it’s completion by Israel.
A Rock and a Hard Place
From what I understand, Israel receives somewhere around eight to ten billion in aid from the U.S. Therefore, they must walk a thin line (especially now with the Biden/Harris administration) not to piss off the current U.S. powers. Disagreements? Sure, everyone has them. But there are always conditions that must be adhered to in order for said aid to keep flowing. Yes, Israel does have nuclear weapons and as a last resort, won’t hesitate to use them which is why the U.S. has an equally thin line to walk. And trust me, if that last resort does materialize, Israel won’t waste them on Gaza. Lebanon? Most likely. Iran? Absolutely.
Make no mistake, when Trump wins the White House, this all ends. Hamas knows this, Lebanon knows this and above everyone else— Iran knows this. It will be a Ronald Reagan moment. Will this war continue through this upcoming election? I have no idea but the brutal murder of six hostages including one American makes it look like it just might. Israel will never agree to allowing Hamas remain in power in Gaza. The only bargaining chips Hamas has are the hostages and optics. Sad to say, many of the remaining hostages are most likely already dead. We can’t say for sure but you can be sure they will eventually be killed if Hamas doesn’t get their way. Israel and the U.S. say unequivocally that a heavy price will be paid by Hamas for the murder of the six hostages. What the hell did they mean by that… a cease fire agreement? Immunity for all Hamas leaders and fighters? Seriously? If not, what exactly will this heavy price Hamas will pay actually be? I’m certain Kamala Harris will come up with a solution. After all, she’s studied all the maps! [sarcasm]
Misdirected Anger
Thousands protesting in Israel over the hostages but I believe the protests go deeper than just the hostages. I believe a large part of it is from mounting frustration from how long this war has been going on for and it’s reaching a boiling point. If Israel had gone scorched earth on Gaza after ignored ultimatums— even if it meant certain death for all the hostages it would have been better than dragging this war out for as long as it has. It may have meant bad press for a week or two but the war would be over, Israel would mourn it’s dead but at least Hamas including it’s leader Yahya Sinwar would no longer exist. If Hezbollah or Iran makes the suicidal decision to jump into it, so be it.
Making a Deal with the Devil – How Far Would You go?
I recently saw a very brief interview with one of the Israeli protestors. He stated that in order to get the hostages released perhaps Israel has to make a deal with Satan. As I stated in my previous article on this topic— if I, my son or daughter were one of the hostages and my own or their deaths at the hands of brutal monsters meant the final end of Hamas, I’d be OK with that. At least mine and the deaths of other hostages wouldn’t be in vain.
Think about it. Final days of World War 2 in Europe. After the murder of millions of Jews, Hitler says he’ll release all remaining Jews being held in their death camps only IF there’s a cease fire, he and his NAZI Party including all involved in the death camps are given immunity from all prosecution and they retain their power in Germany.
Sound good to you?
