Qana – Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah

It seems to me that Israel is very good at winning military battles. However, it is becoming clear to me that they are losing the war.

I do not mean war in the common sense – a military exercise in killing and conquest. I mean the more far-reaching war against terrorism and long-term survival. I mean the war for the ultimate survival of the state of Israel.

That war is not won on the battlefield, but in the hearts of Israel’s neighbors and the global community. The recent attack on Qana is a perfect example.

OK, Hezbollah puts its missile teams in the middle of residential areas. But does that really mean that it is acceptable to risk the lives of innocents to get to the terrorists?

Is it not obvious to those living in the middle of this conflict that more killing will solve nothing but short-term problems while creating much more serious long-term problems?

Having said that, the terrorists and those who harbor them (either actively or passively) are committing the same error. Hezbollah wins no love by sending unguided missiles into Israeli cities.

Also, Hezbollah knowingly puts the lives of innocent people at risk by placing its military installations in residential areas. After taking a hit, it then leads the cry of anger that Israel would target civilian areas. It is obvious that Hezbollah cares no more for the lives of innocents than the Israeli military does.

It seems to me that this conflict has taken on a life of its own. Now we are faced with multiple sides that lash out before they truly think about the consequences.

That does no one any good and solves nothing in the long run.

So I put it to you all – what can be done?