Israel needs to ignore public opinion, and simply defend its self the best it can.

Submitted by Phil Greend (Canada), Jun 10, 2010 at 23:08

Israel has tried and failed to win the hearts of the U.S. and Europe many times.

Israel has earned the respect of the people of U.S. and Europe only when the Jews have been tough on terrorists.

Israel must fight to survive, the muslims have made this so. In light of this fact, Israel should focus on defending its self and nothing more.

Well maybe a little bit on public relations but only as an afterthought and only on the off hand chance that maybe some administration will see the truth. Then instead of demanding Israel stop building houses in Israel maybe, just maybe someone will help Israel stop the islamists goal of genocide of the Jews.

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