Aug
22
When I read this article, which seems so modestly reasonable to me, it makes me feel even worse. Because I know, no one is listening.
“Neither side is entitled to use the others’ violence as an alibi for its own, but Israel, with the preponderance of power, is better placed to reflect on the folly, even in narrow terms of self-interest, of perpetuating this vicious cycle. The “targeted killings” of Palestinian militants – and innocent passers-by – were described as exceptional two years ago: now they have become routine. Instead of deterring Palestinian terrorism they have encouraged it to the point where even many Israelis believe that it is being done by their government to sabotage the peace process.”