Bloodbath in Gaza

by Mike Fauls

The Gaza strip is, and probably will always be, the most fought over piece of land in the world. Recently the group Hamas shot rockets into Israel, so naturally Israel shot back. Israel shot for three weeks straight, only allowing humanitarian aid to go through.

Was Israel right to do a non-stop fire at Gaza? I think so. Israel has a right to defend itself from attacks. Just think back to when you were a little kid at recess. If Big Johnny were to push you, you’d push back twice as hard.

As of January 19, 2009, a cease-fire was put into effect and Israeli troops are being pulled out. The borders with Egypt are being opened so that the humanitarian efforts can enter Gaza, Israel also has humanitarian aid going in. Hopefully though this all settles down a bit and nothing will happen for a long time. But as long as the rockets fly and Israel is attacked they will keep fighting. And I say they have a right to.