Humanitarian Aid: Is It Really Helpful?

What you say would be right perhaps in this issue, where Hamas was democratically elected, but I'm not sure if it's applicable elsewhere, in third-world nations where leaders are rarely democratically elected, and almost never fairly. In any event, I pray that the whole Israel-Palestine question works out. God bless!

Just to add to your comments. I find it strange that succour should be given to people who voted terrorists who espouse the destruction of a people and a country into power on the grounds that the people they voted into power are terrorists. This is like giving clemency to someone who murders his parents on the grounds that he is an orphan. Its nonsense - Hamas did not seize power they were voted in democratically by the people of Palestine. The people voted their choice they should live with it. Charity in this case is tough love. I believe Hashem says it best - measure for measure. If you have no charity and you give no charity how can you get charity.

Thank you for insightful and thought provoking commentary.

Regards

David Witt

The Palestinians should never have received a single penny from anybody, especially Israel under the Fatah rule! Every penny given to them is a disgrace to every Israeli that has been murdred by Palestinian terrorist.
Do we feed a rabid dog who is trying to kill us so it can have more enery in its attempt?
If a person really wants to take what is right to the full measure without being paused by what is considered to be politically-incorrect, then the Bible along with Bible methods on dealing with such a Hamas-voting people and the like, gives a crytal clear dipiction on how to rid the promblem. Until the Israeli government has the guts to consider such measures, Jew- killing will continue to be the (insanity) norm.

No, I don't agree, this position shock me. We want children and innocent people to be saved and if only one can be because of humanitarian help, then we'll win over some other's hatress. And just because we won't ever watch people die without action. I want to fight terrorism, it is so shocking and so painful to see people happy after suicide bombing, but not this way, not interrupting humanitarian help...

Everything you have said is exactly correct.Even with aid, it doesn't help with the Arabs.Hamas is responsible for the peoples needs, not Israel or America.My tax money should not go to terrorists with blood in their hands, period.It is wrong!I pray that Olmert in meeting with President Bush that money will not be lent to expell Jewish families from their homes.Money-for-peace is still not working.I could go on, but I have many emails and faxes that need to be sent to senators, governnors and also President Bush.Thank you for your short video, it is much appreciated!Shalom!

Happen to agree with Rabbi Salomom and came to that conclusion while travelling the world. A lot of aid is given with the mistaken belief of helping right the worlds wrongs and with no recognition of the fact that he who gives may also have the responsability to demand - demand that the recipiant governments also give and take responsability for aid.