The Plight of Israel

The article by Partha Sengupta 'Living in a Glass House' was extremelly good reading. Apart from the comparative statistics on Nobel laureates which, though true, was I think, just a showcase - you take it or leave it - the rest cannot be denied.
The Jews have been persecuted since time immemorial. The strong stand taken by the Israelies under the present circumstances, is absolutely correct. Many countries, including India, have condemned Israel for the attack on Gaza. But, most surprisingly, no country has condemned the Hamas for pumping rockets into Israel before Israel attacked. This is a hypocritical stand. Let the Hamas stop directing rockets into Israel, and Israel will automatically stop. This is a fight for survival. The Jews have been tormented for centuries, they will not take it lying down now. Attack is always the best defence.