The Unwinable Battle

We all know it is one of the most dangerous places to be in the world. And it's as controversial as it is violent. Everyday another story of bombs or missiles being sent back and forth by Israel and the Palestinians. It's hard to watch two people hate each other with such contempt. Everyday we read videos of innocent Palestinians being killed, and the oppressive reign of an Israel unwilling to use diplomacy. We watch videos of the Israeli's being forced into retaliation because they are being hit by bombs from immoral terrorists who have no intention of peace. Surely, there are people in these countries who can see the true situation? Wasn't there an anti-Vietnam war song that said, "nobody's right, if everybody's wrong?" When kids are getting kidnapped and killed this can't be right. People must see there is no justification for bombing a hospital. Unless this hospital is filled with Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and John C. Calhoun. But, modern day Palestinians have no such hospitals. Just normal people. You can see Israel's side, since their independence they've been at war it seems. Constant attacks in which they tried to give back, but were betrayed repeatedly. Unfortunately, now they have taken it too far. They are not doing just enough to remain a state, but they are making sure Palestine never becomes one. Perhaps, there can be no peace. They seem to have passed the breaking point. Why can't they share? I don't know. Perhaps it's hard to give up land either way for both sides. They are unwilling to concede anything out of fear the other will gain too much power. So all the innocent people are left to die. There is no good guy in this war. Nobody is right. As long as both sides educate their own children to hate the other, there is no hope. They must understand we are all people. Both sides have good hearted, smart people, who can make a difference. But, it's become part of the culture to despise the other side beyond thinking of them as human. Once an enemy is dehumanized, there is no way to empathize with them. If you cannot empathize with your enemy, you will never find peace. "There is no enemy, there are only dumbies who also love their families." -AJJ
I've heard both sides, I have not seen either place. I cannot truly tell you either perspective. But, from what I have heard, I just feel sorry for everyone who is endangered over this unfortunate situation.