Can Gazans ever turn around the disaster wrought by Hamas in ten years, 100 years, or ever, and to achieve the kind of eventual victory enjoyed by Germany and Japan after they lost WWII?
Hatred of “unbelievers” of all types runs deep in Islam. Beheadings, the taking of sex slaves in subjugated people, the treatment of women as chattel, all of these anti-liberal, anti-democratic values are sorely lacking in the radicalized populations surrounding Israel. The Palestinians perform as pawns for the machinations of greater powers, while Israel has put forth efforts to make peace. The so-called “right of return” is no right at all, yet it works as a dog whistle to rile tempers. I can’t envision how an equivalent Marshall plan can work to rebuild a society that can function as a good neighbor. Many Israelis oppose the creation of a Palestinian state exactly because it will be intended from the moment of its founding as a launchpad for violent attacks against Israel. Palestinians are content to keep waging Jihad, secure in the knowledge that they will be rewarded for martyrdom in heaven, and on earth. See “pay for slay” bonuses. There are smart, capable Palestinians who see exactly what is going on and who want to make an end of the hopeless cycle of violence, yet the call to kill Jews and “recapture Israel” is a foundation of cultural identity.
The way I see it Germany and Japan were de-Nazified by military victory and some sort of long-term occupation. There was nothing similar in China or North Korea. Am I missing something?
No. You are not missing anything. And this shows that denazification is only possible after total defeat. I guess I did not make that point strongly enough.
Great Article.
Nothing more be said.
Surrender Hamas Surrender.
It would be best for everyone. Their own people first and foremost.
Hatred of “unbelievers” of all types runs deep in Islam. Beheadings, the taking of sex slaves in subjugated people, the treatment of women as chattel, all of these anti-liberal, anti-democratic values are sorely lacking in the radicalized populations surrounding Israel. The Palestinians perform as pawns for the machinations of greater powers, while Israel has put forth efforts to make peace. The so-called “right of return” is no right at all, yet it works as a dog whistle to rile tempers. I can’t envision how an equivalent Marshall plan can work to rebuild a society that can function as a good neighbor. Many Israelis oppose the creation of a Palestinian state exactly because it will be intended from the moment of its founding as a launchpad for violent attacks against Israel. Palestinians are content to keep waging Jihad, secure in the knowledge that they will be rewarded for martyrdom in heaven, and on earth. See “pay for slay” bonuses. There are smart, capable Palestinians who see exactly what is going on and who want to make an end of the hopeless cycle of violence, yet the call to kill Jews and “recapture Israel” is a foundation of cultural identity.
The way I see it Germany and Japan were de-Nazified by military victory and some sort of long-term occupation. There was nothing similar in China or North Korea. Am I missing something?
No. You are not missing anything. And this shows that denazification is only possible after total defeat. I guess I did not make that point strongly enough.