Here's the problem: the Irish had defined political aims and were open to political solutions, were not religious fanatics (and weren't eager to die for their beliefs), were reasonable to deal with, and, even though they didn't (and don't) want British colonists on their land, weren't willing to resort to genocide to get rid of them. And, believe it or not, when they did carry out terrorist attacks, they almost always telephoned the police before hand, and told them where and when the bomb was going to detonate.
In short, they were 100% polar opposites to the enemy that Israel has - not that that fact should let the Israelis off-the-hook to commit atroicities either... it doesn't, and they should be held to account when they do. However, there is no comparison between Northern Ireland and the Middle East.
The answer is obvious. Yes they should and must. The Israeli's have been at war with their neighbours for centuries. Be it the Romans, the Babylonian's or the Assyrians.
It seems ironic that that the modern Israeli state is going through what Hezekiah witnessed when Sennacherib of Assyria was invading the Levant. The fact remains a peace agreement between the Israeli's and Palestinians will have to be forged.
Israel does not always resort to war but beware if any terrorists think they can attack or threaten Israel they had better be ready for Israel to defend herself israel will fight tooth and nail for their ancestral homeland , good for them
pesky muslims are a nuisance in every country they live in, they are demanding do not want peace and continuously start wars and trouble all over the world meanwhile Jewish people are successful and contribute and integrate all over the world muslims dont even like each other ffs
Andrew S Calm before the storm2013-05-06T20:47:49Z
Of course not. The British didn't put six million Irish into ovens after telling them they were going to work camps for their own safety. Israel should not negotiate a deal with Satan but tragically that is what it will eventually fall into. That is when God Almighty is going to "roll up his sleeves" and take care of Israel's diabolical enemies once and for all.