The EU is as shortsighted as a drunken teenager

The EU is trying to mount pressure on israel to lift the blockade on Gaza. It is this same mindset that led Obama to foolishly declare that he would have Guantanamo Bay shut down within a year and now we are approaching two with nothing done. Until you understand why a situation is the way it is, then you have no hope of changing it.

Unless there is some direct intervention into ruling Gaza by western powers then all lifting the blockade is going to do is result in more rocket attacks and ultimately a repeat of Israels 2008 crackdown on Gaza. It may sound good to twist Israel's arms into lifting the blockade and declaring some kind of humanitarian victory, while ignorantly ignoring the fact that it will probably cause more violence and death down the road.

Maybe I am wrong here and I would like to see some other opinions on it. I am not for violence and suffering, but I question whether it will only bring more of it to mount all this pressure on Israel. Especially considering how jumpy they currently are with Iran on its mission for a nuke.

Do you think lifting the blockade is a good idea? Under what conditions?

It's not a good idea. You pretty much nailed it.

The EU is trying to mount pressure on israel to lift the blockade on Gaza. It is this same mindset that led Obama to foolishly declare that he would have Guantanamo Bay shut down within a year and now we are approaching two with nothing done. Until you understand why a situation is the way it is, then you have no hope of changing it. Plzhelpmelearn

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The EU is trying to mount pressure on israel to lift the blockade on Gaza. It is this same mindset that led Obama to foolishly declare that he would have Guantanamo Bay shut down within a year and now we are approaching two with nothing done. Until you understand why a situation is the way it is, then you have no hope of changing it. Danm_999

i think they are at least guilty of using tunnel vision in pretending like lifting the Israeli blockade is going to solve anything. It seems more like a knee jerk response rather than a thought out solution to try and prevent things like this from happening in the future. In fact, as I stated, i think it will probably make it worse.Plzhelpmelearn

[QUOTE="Plzhelpmelearn"] Well, while I am sure that they are intellectually aware of the delicacy of the situation and the history of events leading up to it,Danm_999

Yup, and I'd say the Balfour Declaration (1917?) is probably one of Europe's biggest contributions in Palestine as it pretty much promised a Jewish homeland. Europe practically created Israel, so they are probably the most suitable group of nations to get involved. Just my thoughts.

Like someone else said, I can only see the situation getting better if Western powers are running Gaza. That's probably the only way to stop direct conflict.

the un should carry out the blockade

the un

gamedude2020

The EU is trying to mount pressure on israel to lift the blockade on Gaza. It is this same mindset that led Obama to foolishly declare that he would have Guantanamo Bay shut down within a year and now we are approaching two with nothing done. Until you understand why a situation is the way it is, then you have no hope of changing it.

Unless there is some direct intervention into ruling Gaza by western powers then all lifting the blockade is going to do is result in more rocket attacks and ultimately a repeat of Israels 2008 crackdown on Gaza. It may sound good to twist Israel's arms into lifting the blockade and declaring some kind of humanitarian victory, while ignorantly ignoring the fact that it will probably cause more violence and death down the road.

Maybe I am wrong here and I would like to see some other opinions on it. I am not for violence and suffering, but I question whether it will only bring more of it to mount all this pressure on Israel. Especially considering how jumpy they currently are with Iran on its mission for a nuke.

Do you think lifting the blockade is a good idea? Under what conditions?

Plzhelpmelearn

Well the Israelis should at the very least allow Gazans to acquire cement and asphalt, so that they can rebuild their homes and roads.

Like someone else said, I can only see the situation getting better if Western powers are running Gaza. That's probably the only way to stop direct conflict.

KlepticGrooves

What happens in Gaza or Israel shouldn't be of our primary concern. Either side is as crooked as the other, and interfering with them will only cause trouble. Let the Palestinians and the Israelis sort it out themselves, without Europe wasting any time on it.

[QUOTE="KlepticGrooves"]Like someone else said, I can only see the situation getting better if Western powers are running Gaza. That's probably the only way to stop direct conflict.

Nibroc420

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[QUOTE="KlepticGrooves"]Like someone else said, I can only see the situation getting better if Western powers are running Gaza. That's probably the only way to stop direct conflict.

SolidSnake35

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[QUOTE="krazy-blazer"]Neither are Japan china India..etcSolidSnake35

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