Why Israel’s Reaction Is Right

Despite Germany and the rest of Europe siding against Israel and hoping for immediate peace, author Matthias Kuntzel argues that a ceasefire is, in fact, a dangerous strategy. Israel – attacked from all directions by Islamic extremists – is fighting a just war and wants peace, he notes. Kuntzel suggests Israel lacks alternatives and that the heavy attacks could free Lebanon of Hezbollah influence. Another positive step, according to Kuntzel, is Arab governments directly denouncing Hezbollah and Hamas indirectly. While brutal fighting is hard to endure, an immediate ceasefire could embolden extremists and cause more serious conflicts in the future. – YaleGlobal