Will this increase or decrease the likelihood of terrorist actions in America, Europe and the rest of the world?

If you were a member of a family murdered in this conflict, would you be seeking revenge?

Should Tzipi Livni and Ehud Olmert, be tried for war crimes if or when this conflict comes to an end?

What will the price of oil be in 4 weeks time?

Cynic, I will remember your irritation!

Cynic, I will remember your irritation!

Back to the content. I agree with your "linked" argument, but often it is criticism of the policy and the reaction fails to address the issues by grouping around the flag.

i shall discuss this issue with my good palestinian friend abdel-kariem when i see him over the w/e in abu dhabi! .... we sorted out most things very easily last time we met, but we had a problem getting the various political and national parties to accept the obvious

cynic
I have never found that anti-IRA equates with anti-Irish sentiment. I am partly of Irish origins and from the south and catholic. I also don't like the IRA and am happy for NI to remain part of UK. I don't perceive much anti-Irish sentiment anyway.

I do remember in the 1950s and very early 1960s one used to see 'NO IRISH' signs where rooms were to rent. This gave way to 'NO BLACKS'. I suppose that around 1900 there were 'NO JEWS' signs as well. If it wasn't for the changes in the law then there would be 'NO ASIANS' signs.

I must say that I don't see much anti Jewish sentiment in the UK anymore and jewish friends say the same thing. The asians and blacks have a much harder time than do jewish people in this country now.

anti-anything is never more than subcutaneous and believe me, there is still plenty of covert/tacit anti-semitism about, though the jews should not feel like the sole scape goat in the wilderness

The arrogance of the Israeli government continues.

They may be running out of support they can buy!



Israeli settlement plan denounced
Settlement of Gilo (file)
The Israeli government considers Gilo an integral part of Jerusalem

The US and UN have criticised Israel's approval of 900 extra housing units at a Jewish settlement in East Jerusalem.

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the move would hamper Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Their remarks came after Israel's interior ministry approved planning applications for the new units.

The planning and construction committee authorised the expansion of Gilo, which is built on land captured in 1967.

The land was later annexed to the Jerusalem municipality.

Meanwhile, Israeli bulldozers have demolished two homes in East Jerusalem, a further cause of Palestinian anger.


FROM BBC WORLD SERVICE

More from BBC World Service

Thirty people were displaced when the first home was knocked down in the Beit Hanina area of East Jerusalem on Tuesday evening, rights groups said.

On Wednesday morning, an empty building set to house 14 people was bulldozed in the Izzawiya area of the city.

The programme The Battle for Israel's Soul gives an insight to Middle East Problem.

For those without blinkers an interesting view.

Channel 4 unreported world.



http://www.channel4.com/programmes/unreported-world/4od

Moving season in palestine

A reality that the whole universe is incapable of changing, even though the overwhelming majority knows it is wrong, unfair and right out inhumane.But as it seems there is only one opinion that counts, Israels

3-minute video worth a thousand words.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EISikrLcSw8&feature=player_embedded

There was a very interesting program on Channel 4 last night - 'Unreported World". It was about the increasing influence of the ultra religious sects in Israel and how they are breeding in large numbers to increase their influence. They hold the balance of power in coalition governments and tend to choose the right wing to put and keep in power. They don't want any negotiations with Palestine and want to remove Palestinian control from the Temple Mount and constantly try and march on it protected by soldiers from an army in which they refuse to serve. It all bodes very ill for any peace process. The only hope would be the US financially forcing Israel to give back land and negociate by stopping arms sales and support.

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/unreported-world/4od

I believe the above links into the programme being referred to.

It suggests a time warp in the thinking of some groups in Israel and others.

lol Haystak - Ne-Goat-iations. You been watching too much Zohan.

Fixed it. About ten spelling mistakes in it. I was typing it and there was someone at the door buzzing.

Nope - you've not fixed it - it's still an illiterate and bigoted diatribe. Very unlike you. Has somebody hacked your account?

G

LOL

Gausie

Bigoted is all according to your point of view. I am pro Jewish, Pro Palestinian and very much anti-Israel. As a long time athiest, I see no basis for Israel existing.

Squelched the little man a long time ago.

But seemed to link the name with:

One who is strongly partial to one's own group, religion, race, or politics and is intolerant of those who differ.

WHY AMERICA WENT INTO WW1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTaOzt8vYso&NR=1

Maybe.

But the real problem now is the abuse of one group of people by another.

At the moment the Jewish right wing has the leverage, but with the more realistic US administration the tolerance of them is being exhausted.

Eventually, the rights of the Palestinians will be realised.

Hopefully, without further bloodshed.

Unfortunately, this is unlikely.

Will this be another justifiable war?

Yes you are right, I hope they will continue with the peace process, as it seems war and bloodshed is the last issue but will be if nothing happened and continue in the same maner.