Reply #54: do you know self defense [View All]

[jplawne]

True, they have not invaded in the tradition sense, but I was referring to why the US has stood by Israel over most of its history. Please don't take my comments out of context and then attack them, because if that is the best you can do, makes me feel I am right and I am sure you don't want that to happen

That said, Lebanon, Syria and Iran commit 'acts of war' against Israel on a daily basis. They fund, train and promote terrorism. So for example, the attack on Syria can be criticized on many grounds, but not that it is a act of war. Syria is already officially at war with Israel.

True Israel has occupied territory of its neighbors. Your point? This is not illegal under International Law or the rules of Law since Israel fought wars with these nations. Syria refuses to enter into peace negotiations. Egypt did and received their land back, except Gaza which they did not want. By the way Lebanon is occupied by Syria and I am sure you were going to mention that next.