Alexander, it matters whose bomb it was (evidence suggests a faulty launch from Hamas) for the record, but it's what people believe that count and determine events.

No good, or better security for Israel, will eventuate from Israel bombing the hell out of Gaza. Please tell me I am wrong.

President Biden and America have become stooges to Netanyahu. Bibi choreographed the scene perfectly for dim-witted Joe to fall into his arms. A photograph that will remembered equally with Neville Chamberlain's holding the bit of paper declaring "Peace for our time."

When America moved into Afghanistan, my reaction was that it was folly. But America siding with Israel's counterattack into Gaza is irresponsible and severely damages American credibility.

American diplomacy is reduced to pleading with Israel and Egypt to let in a little food and water through a small gap in the southern border when the best aid to Gaza citizens would have been stopping (or limiting) the bombs being dropped.

The conflict will likely widen and worsen. And dumb America married to it.

Many thanks. Always thoughtful and well-expressed.

Best.