For peace, Hamas must recognize Israel
In 2005, the Israeli government unilaterally withdrew from the entire Gaza Strip with the expressed hope that a constructive government would be put in place.
An infrastructure of sophisticated agricultural greenhouses was left in place as an economic start. The result was a total destruction of the greenhouses. In addition, literally thousands of Qassam rockets launched from Gaza have rained down on the civilian population of southern Israel.
Where has the outrage of the world been as the Hamas-led government of Gaza either launched rocket after rocket or encouraged other terrorist groups under their protection to launch rockets specifically targeting a civilian population? Targeting a civilian population is a war crime.
The Israeli government should and will be held accountable for its actions. I do not believe the Hamas terrorist entity is being held or will be held accountable for its actions and crimes against humanity. Until such time as the Palestinian people and governmental entities that represent them recognize the legitimacy of the state of Israel, there cannot be peace in the Middle East.
- Sidney Jacobson, Des Moines
- Sidney Jacobson, Des Moines
