Unsolicited Advice for Hamas

(Cartoon/Courtesy of youngcons.com)

Egypt tried to broker peace inside the Gaza Strip.

Israel stopped shooting but Hamas just let 'er rip...

Not just "accidental" missiles - they've shot 35 -

So, Israelis' war machine is shifting back to drive.

I can't say I blame them, either...  I'd be pretty mad

If my government did not use everything it had

Making sure that people shooting missiles at me stop.

What's the matter with the Hamas leaders at the top?

Don't they care that their civilians are the ones who've bled?

Can't they see it's Palestinians who end up dead?

They can't win the shooting war they're fighting now, so why

Won't they give a brokered peace with Israel a try?

Not So Far, Far Away

Israel has called up reservists and positioned tanks along its border with the Gaza Strip. (Photo/Courtesy of TimesofIsrael.com)

Israel's preparing to invade the Gaza Strip;

Planning to impose a peace by tightening its grip.

After 3 Israeli teens were murdered - in revenge -

One young man was burned alive; Hamas swore to avenge

Terrorism by some Jews on Palestinians,

Claiming that the vicious few make all barbarians.

Growing anger in the streets became a major factor;

Hamas fired missiles at a nuclear reactor.

Israel believed it had no choice and fired back.

Eighty Palestinians were killed in the attack.

Airstrikes in the hundreds have been going on all night.

Missiles out of Gaza have been shot down in mid-flight.

But, if even one gets through, those tanks are bound to roll

And it's Palestinians who'll pay the highest toll.

The Israelis also lose for, as they tighten grips,

Fast and far away the hope for peace between them slips.

Across the Pond - Israel: A Conversation With My Son

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Yesterday my youngest son and I were in the car

And (as is per usual) were tuned to NPR.

With the news about Hamas and Gaza on the air

He asked me if I'd explain the problem over there.

Sure, my love...  No worries - and we'll do string theory next.

Once upon a time there were these three, religious sects...

And, depending how far back in history you go,

They all have a claim to land.  Who's right? I do not know.

And, it's hard to say exactly who owned what stuff last.

Many folks want vengeance there, for wrongs done in the past. 

Israel believes they face an existential threat...

That, my son, means it's as big as these things ever get.

Problem is that threat applies, as well, to Palestine.

Both sides shooting missiles; each has crossed the other's line.

Israel's surrounded by a troubled neighborhood.

I'm afraid there may be war and that, my love's, not good.

They must find a path to peace - there has to be a fix.

Find it fast before Egypt and Jordan join the mix.

Don't ask me what they should do.  I haven't got a clue.

Should have gone with quantum physics darlin'.  I warned you.