Comments on: War and Peace: The Youth of Gaza

By: Barry Klinger

Barry Klinger — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 13:15:10 +0000

Nour Omar Shaban refers to the goals of the “Resistance” as “to end the blockade and allow Palestinians to live in freedom and dignity in a state of their own.” However, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have successfully blocked the creation of a Palestinian state by rejecting the peace agreement with Israel previously signed by the PLO, and killing Israeli civilians inside the 1967 borders of Israel. This has led many Israelis to conclude that there is nothing they can do to satisfy Palestinians short of leaving the Middle East or dying, and has strengthened the war camp in Israel. If Palestinians want to live in peace and prosperity, they should do everything they can to stop attacks on Israel. Similarly, Israelis should work to prevent Israeli attacks on Palestinians, which seem to only confirm Hamas’ extremist views against making peace.

By: Susan Abraham

Susan Abraham — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 19:56:08 +0000

In reply to Rohan Saxena. And I feel deeply moved as an observer, just reading your comment, Rohan. Your thoughts stay refreshing to the bruised human spirit. regards

By: Atul Singh

Atul Singh — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 22:39:28 +0000

This is a terrific piece of writing by someone mature beyond his years. I hope everyone reads this and takes note that hope lives even during dark times.

By: Jonathan Moremi

Jonathan Moremi — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 21:45:04 +0000

I have just shared this on twitter and facebook. Why does a 16 year old from Gaza get it but the rotten adults on both side of the fence don’t? If only this plea would be taken with the respect it deserves, peace could be achieved. You nailed it when you pointed out the connection between a youth without jobs and hope, crammed into a tiny space – and the radicalisation that is bound to arise from it. Bravo. Now the leaders on both sides just for once should listen. It is worth it!

By: Rohan Saxena

Rohan Saxena — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 18:18:50 +0000

Dear Nour, I am an Israeli and I am humbled by your open heart and wisdom.

To sustain such a world view when you have lived all your life in the embattled land of Gaza is an extraordinary achievement, and I bow down before your resilience and humanity. I also share your vision and hopes.

By: shai

shai — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 15:32:42 +0000

wonderful and touching, I join you in your prayer
I hope that this moment will come tomorrow

I want to explain to you the reason of this terrible siege.
Because of our history experience we know that stopping the siege will be used by Hamas to get much more arms. The moment Israel started siege, the number of terror acts on civilians dropped dramatically.
Another reason is by hearing what the Hamas leaders speak. The only thing that I hear is that Jewish country must not exist in the middle east or in other word, the Jewish people will die.

But again, just like you think, I believe that the day will come and we all live together, each one in his country