Janhoo's Blog

A very good article titled "The bloody truth is that Israel's war is our war" written by Michael Portillo was published yesterday. It is very well written, and worth a read. As he writes: "Critics of Israel point out that bombing Lebanon provides fresh grievances for Palestinians and other Muslims. That is undoubtedly so, and it is exactly what Hamas, Hezbollah, Syria and Iran would wish. Israel is forced to choose between looking feeble (which will increase its vulnerability) or playing into its enemies’ hands through “disproportionate” action. Before we criticise Israel we should at least understand that dilemma and be aware that if we stoke up anti-Israeli feeling we dance to a devilish tune". It is important for people in the West to keep a calm head during these troubled times, and put the blame where it belongs: On Hezbollah and its supporters.