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Monday, January 5, 2009 12:00 AM

Why Israelis support the Gaza offensive

Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure.
By Aluf Benn

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 08:19 PM

    Yes, this whole (provoked) assault on Palestinians has brought Masada to mind ...

    No, the United States will not go so far as to actually take a stand beyond rooting for whomever seems to winning ..

    We "can't" take a principled stand because our "uniquely American" principles have regrettably become the world's forlorn, pathetic laughing stock...

    It's hard to stand back and let things play themselves out -- but I think that is absolutely the best thing we can do right now.

    Seriously.

    —susan sunflower Read susan sunflower's other letters

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