In wake of teen deaths, Israel vows to crush Hamas

[King_David]

Jerusalem — After 18 days of searching and nationwide prayers, the discovery of the bodies of three kidnapped Israeli teens has prompted an outpouring not only of grief but also a desire for revenge against Hamas.

“Alongside deep sorrow, we will remain resolute to punish the atrocious terrorists,” said Nobel Peace Laureate Shimon Peres, whose seven-year presidential term ends today. “Our war against terrorism will only intensify and will not waver so that this murderous terrorism won't dare to rear its head."

A full-scale Israeli assault against Hamas, the Islamist movement that has amassed rockets in the Gaza Strip capable of striking Tel Aviv, is almost certain to fuel escalation along the Gaza-Israel border. Hamas vowed retaliation.


http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2014/0630/In-wake-of-teen-deaths-Israel-vows-to-crush-Hamas-video

[azurnoir]

1. President Obama urges restraint after discovery of 3 dead Israeli teens

"From the outset," Obama underlined, "I have offered our full support to Israel and the Palestinian Authority to find the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to justice, and I encourage Israel and the Palestinian Authority to continue working together in that effort. I also urge all parties to refrain from steps that could further destabilize the situation."

Obama also conveyed his sympathy to the families of the teenagers and reflected "As a father, I cannot imagine the indescribable pain that the parents of these teenage boys are experiencing."

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/06/30/President-Obama-urges-restraint-after-discovery-of-3-dead-Israeli-teens/5531404163819/#ixzz36G4b5TS9

[PCIntern]

2. "Tea and Sympathy"

That will help.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

5. Common sense will too.

[msongs]

3. Israel believes it is not subject to the laws of karma...or the golden rule nt

[Mosby]

4. the laws of karma?

I didn't realize that hinduism and Buddhism are now scientific laws.

In case you're unaware, it's us Jews that developed the "golden rule" and we take it pretty seriously.

[azurnoir]

6. Do you mean the Code of Hammurabi which is the earliest instance (1780 BC) of this type of law

when saying it's us Jews that developed the "golden rule" or this:

http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/9920/jewish/Chapter-19.htm#showrashi=true

[Mosby]

9. I'm not going to discuss religion with you

The Babylonians had a very rudimentary concept of reciprocity, it's not the "Golden Rule".

[azurnoir]

10. I asked you about your statement

and I read that some of the earliest Biblical writing may have been based on the Code of Hammurabi

but here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule

[BillZBubb]

7. It looks like Israel, as usual, is going to overreact.

That follows straight from the Likud strategy to avoid any peace deal by scuttling any chance of a deal. A lot of innocent people will die in any campaign against Hamas. Apparently, even knowing that doesn't bother Israel.

[shaayecanaan]

8. Amazing that a mere declaration amounts to proof that Hamas was responsible...

and yet, provide video evidence of two fatal shootings from multiple viewing angles and people will still deny that Israel was responsible.