The UN announced today they would begin food shipments to Gaza three hours daily. In part of the statement the presenter complained that his organization needed more time to feed the population.
He didn't say this step would only elongate the fighting. The Hamas has no interest in the nourishment of its citizens, but they will boast of it as if they won a victory. "Look, do you see all the free food and medical supplies our valiant efforts have brought you? Resistance and war pay off handsomely."
Somebody will try to smuggle in weapons buried in the foodstuffs. The Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.
We remember when Arafat refused to have a part of Jerusalem under his administration. Ehud Barak had his career as Prime Minister ended for him. Bill Clinton just stood in amazement.
We had hoped to end the 60-year war. If we allowed food shipments, we may well agree to a cease-fire. At some future date the Hamas will break it and we will return to the 60-year war.
