Thursday, July 20, 2006
I’m going to write again about Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. I’ve learned some more about this whole situation and now understand a little better why the U.S. is sitting this one out and letting Israel pound southern Lebanon.
Almost everyone in the world wants Hezbollah out of Lebanon, except Syria and Iran. Even France wants them out. So do most Arab countries, even if it is for their own self-interest. Hezbollah is a terrorist, militant Shiite group who takes its orders from Iran and Syria.
But who is willing to go in and kick some ass? Enter Israel. They have the motivation and the ability and the sympathy of the world. Now, that will slowly change as Lebanese toddlers are shown with bandages on their heads but they have it now. In fact, I've sensed a change already.
Let’s not lose sight of what is going on here. Israel left Lebanon years ago and is not trying to retake its land. Rather, it is simply trying to eradicate a terrorist organization that is a headache to the world. And I support their right to do it.
Almost everyone in the world wants Hezbollah out of Lebanon, except Syria and Iran. Even France wants them out. So do most Arab countries, even if it is for their own self-interest. Hezbollah is a terrorist, militant Shiite group who takes its orders from Iran and Syria.
But who is willing to go in and kick some ass? Enter Israel. They have the motivation and the ability and the sympathy of the world. Now, that will slowly change as Lebanese toddlers are shown with bandages on their heads but they have it now. In fact, I've sensed a change already.
Let’s not lose sight of what is going on here. Israel left Lebanon years ago and is not trying to retake its land. Rather, it is simply trying to eradicate a terrorist organization that is a headache to the world. And I support their right to do it.
