To drop the charges against the anti-Israel protesters may warm the hearts of those appalled by the suffering of the Palestinian people. I share much of that. A very large number of citizens of Israel also disagree with the ultra-right-wing government of their country. But the Israelis have also suffered greatly from the terrorism of Hamas and other radical supporters of the Palestinians. It may be naive to expect a sane resolution of the struggle here, but naive or not it must be sought. Endless war satisfies no one.
To drop the charges against the anti-Israel protesters may warm the hearts of those appalled by the suffering of the Palestinian people. I share much of that. A very large number of citizens of Israel also disagree with the ultra-right-wing government of their country. But the Israelis have also suffered greatly from the terrorism of Hamas and other radical supporters of the Palestinians. It may be naive to expect a sane resolution of the struggle here, but naive or not it must be sought. Endless war satisfies no one.