There are so many differing views that it is hard to get the true story in the US. I follow along the lines of Hamas = assholes . Israel = assholes

It's always complicated when God is part of the calculus.

Well it is very complicated, but as I understood that it usually goes like this.

• Rockets fired from Gaza to Israel (mainstream media usually ignores this)
• Israel responds with heavier fire (media doesn't ignore)
• Gaza fires more rockets (this time media may not ignore it)
• Israel responds even more heavily and maybe even sends ground troops (WW3 speculations)

I don't really care what are historical reasons. What matters is that who starts the violence now. Because of this I get very sick because of these "F**k Israel!" -people.

I've always thought the Palestinians were better off using sling shots instead of rockets. Less damaging, but that the point, Israel is forced to a measured response. And the optics are sucky for the Israelis.

@brianluce I've always thought both sides would be better off. I don't know what a rocket costs but no more people than get killed, they could save a bunch of money just chucking rocks.

Aside from that observation....I don't have a dog in that fight. There are far bigger concerns in this world.

As someone said before, both sides (Hamas and Israel through the IDF) have gone way under the line in what Human values stands for. Notable crimes against Humanity are being perpetrated by the hour. If you think you can argue these facts, just read the: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneva_Conventions

It's no wonder that the usual suspects (USA, Israel, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan and Iraq) failed to sign the latest protocols. It says a lot about their culture of basic Humanity. :(

As we have seen this conflict is nowhere near extintion, but WE outside the Gaza Strip, can very easily do something about this which is within our reach, and that is to totally stop giving money to those parties who support those parties involved: http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-brands.html

As soon as I find a link to the major corporations behind Hamas I'll post it too.

No it will stop when Gaza is emptied of anyone who isn't Jewish. Gazans don't have time to get good weapons.

In Rwanda, it took around 9 months to kill 1 million people - a higher kill rate (25k per week) than during the holocaust. The IDF are killing around 2000 every 4 weeks, much slower rate. Right now, 25% of the population are homeless - if they flee (though to where GOK), that will reduce the kill rate needed for the Israelis to reach their goal of a Jewish state.

Viewing the footage of Israeli citizens expressing their opinions about dead Palestinian children, there seems no doubt that killing them indiscriminately is an electoral strategy that attracts widespread support in Israel.

@duartix Is there any way I could boycott these Gaza folks?

and don't start the debate about their legitimacy - it's done - period - they're not going away so just fucking accept it

Whole point of nations around Israel is to shut down aggressor who come to their land took it and as you like to say "don't give a fuck".

Again, stop behave like child. Conflict is the natural state, as resources and land were always in short supply. So, idea pushed to EU and US populations that it must be always peace, no risks and no conflicts is stupid.

Who will win in long run? Not Israel for sure.

Has anyone bothered to check how many Syrians have been killed just last week? And how about since their conflict started?

No one cares. Media can make tragedy from any plane crash or bombing, but will never tell that happens to huge number of people on daily basis.

Ok I know this sounds bad, however it seems like those people in the middle east only understand one thing. Extreme Violence... Look before stupid ass George Bush invaded Iraq on the premise of "Weapons Of Mass Destruction" Iraq was doing fine under the Iron Fist of Saddam Hussein.

Why is this this you ask? Well Saddam Hussein didn't play any games if you screwed with him, well he would kill you, your family etc etc. This is the only thing that these guys in the middle east understand EXTREME VIOLENCE. So this is how these people need to be governed, any other way "Democracy" and it won't work.

You can say yeah but Saddam was a tyrant, murderer, etc etc. However, are we better of with him or without him???? HMMMM good question.

In regards to Israel, I don't blame them at all for attacking the Gaza strip. Now I admit that I am ignorant and don't keep up with all the bullshit and or history in that region, however what country or nation would stand by idly whilst they are being attacked with rockets on a daily basis? Russia? China? U.S.? France? Germany? Let me take a wild guess nobody right.... Exactly.

The world's most advanced weapons. Constant error (!) Children, schools, hospitals, water tanks, tubular stations, cemeteries ... Hundreds of children, women .. This is a deliberate policy of war. Yesterday criticize Hitler. Today, his derivative and twin!

A brief history of Israel:

One thing I like to remember is that if Hamas had access to the weapons Israel has, and Israel had primitive weapons like Hamas, Israel would not exist right now.

I said same thing above. As it is the only outcome in long term, really.