Graded IR Class

Ban Ki-moon today voiced his regret that Israel has launched a ground offensive against Gaza, despite calls for restraint, and stressed that there can be no military solution to the conflict which flared up over a week ago.

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I urge Israel to do far more to stop civilian casualties. There can be no military solution to this conflict.

Hamas does – firing rockets from holy places and civilian areas toward Israel.

“We support Israel’s actions in Gaza. The only language terrorists understand is that of force. We urge the EU to recognize this simple fact.”

Lithuanians don’t get notifications about a daily dosage of rocket attacks, and not only because the airraid sirens don’t actually work in Lithuania.

86% of Israeli Jews said they supported the war.

"There is no pressure on people – this is authentic support. People think this is a just war."

Fewer than 10% agreed that it was time to stop

These Pillars are: a well functioning government, a sound business environment, an equitable distribution of resources, an acceptance of the rights of others, good relations with neighbours, free flow of information, a high level of human capital, and low levels of corruption.

Negative peace is the absence of violence or the fear of violence; i