THE BIG LESSON FOR ALL OCCUPIERS TO LEARN: Not one great power possessing superior firepower has won against a weaker, less organised and less professional resistance against occupation. Not the French, not the English, not the Belgians, the Dutch, the Spanish, the Portuguese, the Italians, the Soviets, the Chinese, the Afrikaners, etc. Not one! In the end, they all lose. And if they dont, then its not the end. The war hasnt ended and already the criticism over Israels military adventure in Gaza is mounting as the Islamist movement, Hamas, continues to surprise the invaders. Leading and, presumably, respected media commentators have blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his hastiness, Israels Security Service - the Shabak - for its ignorance and the military for its poor performance. Israel might claim technological superiority and tactical victory, but, as one expert concluded, strategically, its been defeated. Needless to say, there are many ways by which one takes stock of the ongoing war. But after three military adventures in six years, Hamas remains a formidable force in Palestine. And Israel has little to show for its military prowess and technological edge aside from the terrible devastation wrought across the Gaza Strip - home to 1.8 million Palestinians living impoverished lives in the worlds longest-standing refugee camp. [Read More]
Posted on: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 09:50:03 +0000