Use of Force Against Israel? (Jakarta Post, INDONESIA)

As Israel refuses to stop its use of force against Gaza, the question becomes, "what can the International community do?"

The United Nations' Security Council is trying to pass a resolution condemning Israel's action. So far, however, this effort has been to no avail and will remain so as long as the United States is there exercising its veto power, as they consider any resolution against Israel unfair for focusing on Israel's actions and not Hamas'.

If a resolution is passed it will certainly not authorize the use of force against Israel. It would be a different story of course if it was Iran or the past Iraq who were using force. The U.S. would make sure a resolution was passed without any hesitation.

Many see this as a double standard of U.S. foreign policy. The events of the past week confirm that Might is Right, that those possessing power will prevail in international community.

There are at least three reasons why force should be used against Israel.

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