Human Rights Watch, the New York-based pressure group seem to think so. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/f2a924b4-2321-11db-848d-0000779e2340.html What do you think? Are they fighting an illegal war?
No, they are not. Hezbollah is though, for hiding behind women, children and the UN. HRW basically took statements from hezbollah to form their conclusion with nothing to back it up. HRW has a long history of biased claims against Israel.
Is Israel commiting war crimes? Probably. What war is fought when war crimes aren't commited ? The question is ; are they doing it on purpose ? My answer : Yes. But hey - war is ugly. " All is fair in love and war .. " Don't get me wrong, I hate war - I think it sucks, I wish there was no more war. But if you're going to have a war, you might as well bother to win it.
Ah, these people are just trying to defend the terrorists by attacking Israel, in a legal way, for killing civilians in war that the terrorists are using as shields. Israel has done nothing wrong...
It's a matter of opinion. I'm more than sure Israel is doing A LOT wrong right now. Israel is always doing the opposite of what the UN wants (just like the US) and now listen to them "oh hey UN send us troops - we need 15 000 good soldiers" please. how is Israel going to ignore the UN all this time - violate the human rights of A LOT of people then be like `oh UN , come save us please`. Don't start with that "Israel is doing nothing wrong" stuff - anyone with google can prove that you are not correct.
Don't start with this "I support the terorist" stuff. Anyone who can read can prove you're a sympathy koolaid drinker.
Oh wow - debate 101 is officially in session. Your logic is like a steel trap - how can I escape ! You know nothing about me or my view, so don't pretend. I think both sides are in the wrong but Israel at least can be held internationally accountable - we can't exactly call a press briefing for a terrorist organization now can we ?
I agree. It'd be so much easier if the Israelis just sat back and did nothing while terrorists blew them all up. Then no one would complain. That'd be nice. Peace at least.
Don't get it twisted people - never did I say Israel should just sit back and get blow'd up every day all day. But they need to get in touch with reality, they need a better plan because guess what ?! This one isn't working ! If you have a plan that isn't working you MUST find a new one. I get so tired of people claiming you hate Israel just because you think they're doing a poor job. Get over yourself.
And what new plan would that be? Everyone says a "new plan" is necessary here or there, but no one comes up with anything that hasn't failed before.
everyone knows it however some people are just shy to admit it israel has committed war crimes in every war it has fought killing civilians bombing on refugee camps , the history says it all and just like everytime UN has once again failed to stop isreal from doing anything as HIS highness US is ready to veto every resolution that is even remotely against the wishes of israel I suggest that US should surrender its seat in UN security council in favor of Israel as this is what US is practically doing
That's a great idea! Then no one would complain if countries out to destroy Israel just ran roughshod over the country and killed everyone. Awesome.
the result cannot be nice when theorist kidnap innocence people and shoot to another innocence people at Haifa Nazareth and more what the world expect from Israel to do? and by the way this wore is not just Israel against Hezbollah its wore between the good and the evil people that send there death all over the world as Elkaida hamas etc' see this links and understand http://switch3.castup.net/cunet/gm.asp?ai=214&ar=1050wmv&ak=null http://www.isramall.com/shop/Dedication.php?language=english
The only time anyone says "a new plan" is needed, or for that matter, pays any attention, is when Israel fights back. As long as Isreal takes it's bombings and splodeydopes like good infidels, no one seems to care
Oh jee I don't know. I don't get paid $500,000 a year to think of this stuff. But it's pretty clear to see that what they have been doing isn't working. I mean, they've only been having these types of problems since they became a state. Why is it if I say Israel has a bad plan it's my official duty to come up with a better one ? I'm not a military advisor, muchless for Israel. How could you honestly expect such things from me. Don't be silly.
Ok I'm sorry everyone. Let me go ahead and jump on the Israel is doing no wrong / Israel can do no wrong band wagon. Everyone feel better now ? All warm and fuzzy inside ? Why can't people accept that *gasp* even the great nation of Israel can make mistakes.
Whose jumping on the bandwagon? You are saying a better plan is necessary. I'm saying - what if this is as good as it gets? What if there is no better plan. I haven't seen one yet.