Free Republic

Whenever Israel’s situation is difficult, the radical settlers can be counted on to make things worse. Hamas controls the Palestinian Authority. Rocket fire continues from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Iran is developing nuclear weapons, and threatens Israel’s very existence. Israel’s government is weak and under siege. And what do the settlers propose? They assert that Israel must respond to the intransigence of Israel’s enemies by building more West Bank settlements, beginning with a return to Homesh, and ultimately re-conquering Gaza. It is true that Israel needs vigilance and a rebuilding of its military strength. Concessions without reciprocal steps from...