The Economist argues in its latest issue that Israel must end the war against Hamas in Gaza. It has already silenced Hamas's rockets. Hamas will think twice before it burrows under the border to capture Israeli soldiers or sets off rockets aimed at Israeli cities, The Economist says.
Why does The Economist believe these things? Hamas has not said it will stop terrorizing Israelis and their cities. If Hamas would, peace might be possible. If Hamas would recognize Israel's right to exist that would go a long way toward peace. Sadly, Hamas has chosen, alternately, either silence or belligerence. Hamas's behavior has not been promising.
Israel has killed about 1,000 Palestinians in Gaza so far in this war. By comparison with Russia, Syria and Hamas, Israel is a pussycat. But Israel is held to higher standards.
The Economist argues that Israel cannot afford to become a pariah state. The people it is bombing are the neighbors it must live with in peace. The war has done the cause of peace profound damage, The Economist says.
What peace? Israel has been at war with its neighbors since 1948 because its neighbors refuse to live in peace. Instead, they continue attacking Israel in one way or another, always expecting a different result than the one they always get. Israel has no choice but to defend itself.
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