Let them release Gilad Shalit and we'll implement this
Pajamas Media carries a whiny interview with UNRWA spokesman Chris Gunness in which Gunness complains about Israel preventing the rest of the world from rebuilding Gaza through its 'blockade.'The interview ends with a 'foolproof' idea to speed up supply shipments to Gaza.
A diplomatic source referring to the sea blockade suggested that Israel inspect all incoming shipments at Ashdod’s port and subsequently escort vessels down the coast all the way to Gaza. “The navy could float down and watch them go through so you wouldn’t have a security issue whatsoever. It would be foolproof,” the source offered.Obviously, I don't speak for the Israeli government. But I am sure that if Gilad Shalit, the 19-year old (at the time) IDF soldier who was kidnapped four years ago on Friday, were to be released, the Israeli government would be willing to try to implement this. Forget the 1,000 terrorists. If the situation in Gaza is as desperate as Gunness claims it is, one IDF soldier in return for seaborne shipments with Israeli inspections at Ashdod seems like a fair trade.
We have learned that nothing is foolproof — not advance warning systems, security fences, or blockades.
In light of Gunness’ bold suggestions, however, could Israel fully ease a blockade while at the same time implementing security measures that could guarantee safety?
Again, nothing is foolproof.
But of course Hamas won't release Shalit, and the situation in Gaza is nowhere near as desperate as Gunness is making it out to be. So why should Israel make the 'Palestinians' lives any easier? Why should we give up the one bargaining chip we have that could win Shalit's release without costing (God forbid) hundreds more Israeli lives?
P.S. I'm kind of surprised PJ Media carried this.... Not their style....
posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 10:13 AM
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I'm against making life more comfortable for the Gazans as long as Shalit remains in captivity. And the Israeli public is not going to tolerate a change in the status quo as long as he isn't freed - no matter what UNRWA, the G8 and the rest of the world think. Don't look for the Israeli government to follow through on its promises on a real relaxation of the blockade any time soon.
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