tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246176614662587.post1897700827345462399..comments2023-10-27T08:58:05.463+01:00Comments on eirael: Manufacturing blood libel: Hamas’ propaganda warRob Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161685434804636265noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246176614662587.post-10984885430045026532012-11-24T17:11:09.042+00:002012-11-24T17:11:09.042+00:00Cormac, I agree that the recent violence seems to ...Cormac, I agree that the recent violence seems to have been a victory of sorts for Hamas. The warnings over the last few years that Hamas were obtaining longer range missiles has proven to be true. Similarly their lessening of the embargo seems to be a major moral victory for Hamas. However, the details of how the issue will be resolved aren't that clear yet. Maybe Israel insisted on concrete steps to prevent Hamas re-arming?<br /><br />Morsi gained much political capital as someone the US could work with although he seems to have squandered with his recent decree to make all decisions above judicial review. Maybe dictatorial steps like that will blunt the popularity of Islamism a wee bit.Rob Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161685434804636265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528246176614662587.post-73273480762300363552012-11-23T18:59:10.160+00:002012-11-23T18:59:10.160+00:00In fairness this fresh new flare up in violence ha...In fairness this fresh new flare up in violence has proven to be a victory for Hamas and its parent organisation, The Muslim Brotherhood. Morsi has been legitimised, Hamas has proven it can "stand up" to Israel and also hit their major cities and most importantly, the West can force a ceasefire upon Israel.<br /><br />I think the media has been slightly more favourable to Israel than before though. I also believe it conveyed the experience of Southern Israelis better as it did dedicate time to showing life under constant rocket attack. It is also kinda ironic how Syria became completely sidelined despite the fact over 800 Syrians were killed compared to the 160+ Palestinians and Israelis over the course of them 8 days. Cormacnoreply@blogger.com