Israel has historically had to fight for its survival just as Jews have been persecuted for many hundreds of years. It is not easy when political groups and Armies make clear that they want you and your country wiped out. However, just as we have to learn to deal with bullies, we have to make sure that we don't become bullies in the process, ourselves.
Apparently Israel has gone too far, according to the UN which calls for an impartial probe on the recent Israeli raid in which protesters to the naval blockade of the Gaza strip (to Palastine) were killed and captured. Those attacked were in international waters but the Israelis are trying to keep military supplies from reaching the Palestinians. The ships were taking humanitarian aid to the Palestinians, but the Israels claim they do not want arms and other non-acceptable items smuggled into Palestine, not trusting that .they were not being deceived.
Nine lives were lost in the raid, The Israeli government has deported to Jordan more than 100 activists seized from the Gaza aid flotilla, and has promised to release the rest of the detainees within 48 hours. .In general, the world is not seeing Israel as having the rightt to 'frisk' people in full view of the friends and families with whom they are traveling.
We can continue to say NMP (not my problem) or we can try to work it out diplomatically. If that is achieved it will be a diplomatic miracle. If that happens, someone should get a raise!.
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