The US will send a carrier strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean in support of Israel

I pray for both sides as they both have a plight. Israel was attacked but they've had Gaza in a prison style life for years. It must be terrifying on both sides as both sides are killing civilians.

You seem to be conveniently forgetting something. All Palestinian leaders for a very long time have rejected every effort for a peaceful settlement and peace. They have deliberately sought war in order to keep their power. They have used their own people as pawns. So it is not Israel who has kept Gaza as prisoners. Their own wicked leaders have been doing this.

There was a very simple solution to the Palestinian mess. Saudi Arabia has more than enough land to resettle every Palestinian. They could have created a little Palestine over there and also helped raise their standard of living. That was a Muslim land with huge amounts of cash. Palestinians did not need to live as refugees for decades. And the historical fact is that Palestine belonged to the Jews. But hatred for Jews has been the prime motivator in all of this.

Jimmy Carter said it exactly right. America's most serious problem is dependence on Middle East oil.

Jimmy Carter said it exactly right. America's most serious problem is dependence on Middle East oil. While that situation remains, America can't afford to upset Muslim nations. I hope Americans embrace electric vehicles so the country no longer depends on the Middle East. It's likely too late to make a difference.

America must be reduced to impotence. It's happening now. Most Americans of military age are mentally and/or physically unfit to serve. No wonder the military uses drones and soon, armed robots. God will put an end to His enemies, not Hollywood style heroes.

I can actually appreciate both of these posts; because, I'm sure that there are at least some "Palestinians" who are just trying to get by in life and don't know their right hand from their left- and these have my sympathy.

But at the end of the day, I think N6 is right too: these conflicts over Israel are incredibly stupid and unnecessary. Muslims countries are so concerned about trolling Israel with Jerusalem, they have lost solidarity with Saudi Arabia... where their "most holy" Mecca is. It shows you where their priorities really are.

Because of Hamas's content rhetoric and charter which states they want the complete destruction of Jews and Israel....

Israel has been extremely harsh in their treatment of Gaza. Gaza has become a thinly veiled open air prison of sorts. Little economic opportunities and expensive basic necessities.
If the Palestinians leave they often can never return. Others are allowed much more freedom.

This harsh treatment is capitalized upon by Hamas leadership to fertilize their rhetoric of unjust oppression by Israel. Which leads to naked hatred and desires for vengeance

Because of Hamas's content rhetoric and charter which states they want the complete destruction of Jews and Israel....

Israel has been extremely harsh in their treatment of Gaza. Gaza has become a thinly veiled open air prison of sorts. Little economic opportunities and expensive basic necessities.
If the Palestinians leave they often can never return. Others are allowed much more freedom.

This harsh treatment is capitalized upon by Hamas leadership to fertilize their rhetoric of unjust oppression by Israel. Which leads to naked hatred and desires for vengeance

I remember him saying it was nuclear proliferation because his daughter said so

Perhaps he did, but what I heard was during the oil crisis in the 70's. I still remember the cost of fuel increasing at insane rates, driving inflation and damaging the economies of the world. Nuclear proliferation has yet to harm a hair on anyone's head. Issues with oil are far more serious practically speaking.

...but we're back to where we were again which is not a good place to be.

This goes back to the six day war.

Your ignorance on the true issue is showing, unfortunately. You try checking out the true history of the conflict, not "Palestinian" propaganda. Arabs generally have never accepted the right of Israel to exist as a nation. This goes back to the six day war. There was the declaration of "no peace, no recognition and no negotiations." Only Egypt made peace with Israel, as is prophesied in the OT.

In spite of this and constant harrasment by Hamas, Israel has allowed aid to Gaza. Until the latest attack, 18,000 workers from Gaza were employed in Israel. Hamas, in contrast, has presided over a near 50 % unemployment rate. Gaza is the result of Hamas maladministration, not Israel. It is Hamas who used Israeli supplied concrete to build tunnels under the border. Hamas uses Israeli generated electricity to power their command centres, make munitions and light the tunnels. If anything, Israel has shown great restraint over many years. As history proves, this is never a workable strategy. However, Israel has been effectively blackmailed into a muted response.

I don't especially like Jews. I worked for one who could be an angel one day and a complete jerk the next. I've met some who were among the most arrogant people I've met. However, Israel, like it or not, belongs to God. Israel was restored by God, not by men. Islam is the enemy of God and therefore the Church. Gaza chose Hamas to govern them. They are reaping what they have sown.

We need to back Israel. Hamas needs to be wiped out.

Why does talmudusts who hate Christ deserve to live while muslims who also hate Christ deserve to die. They are both war mongering pagans who send their young men to die for their pagan rituals. They make orphans and widows and ruin of town and field.

Why does talmudusts who hate Christ deserve to live while muslims who also hate Christ deserve to die. They are both war mongering pagans who send their young men to die for their pagan rituals. They make orphans and widows and ruin of town and field.

It's a good point...they all need Christ. But the Jews aren't going anywhere. God has promised to regraft them after the fulness of the Gentiles.

When have Talmudists killed innocent people?

When have Talmudists killed innocent people?

Let them fight then. Why should we spend billions of dollars. When we are failing our own people