If Trump and Netanyahu are Behind it, It Must be Bad

How much do I hate thee? Let me count the ways

Thank God! It appears that for the first time since Israel's defensive war in Gaza began, Israel is on the verge of deal with Hamas - ending the war and bringing the hostages home. Both sides (Hamas and Israel) have agreed with the broad outlines of the deal and are now apparently working out the details. 

I for one am happy about the deal. I want to see those hostages back home with their families. I want Israeli soldiers out of harms way. Finally getting their lives back. Returning to their families, jobs and careers. 

I trust that neither Netanyahu nor the majority of his governing coalition would  agree to any deal that would harm Israel. Not now and not in the future. Despite protestations from right wing extremist members of his government and their supporters in the public and in the media. They consider the deal a disaster! 

In any case, it is not up to Netanyahu alone to consummate this deal. He must submit it to his governing coalition for a vote. And there is every indication is that it will pass. Hamas got the memo from Trump which may in part be the reason the have already accepted this deal.  

Bearing this good news in mind, it amazes me just how blinded people can get by hate. If you hate someone enough, there is no way anything they do can be seen in a positive light. Even if the hated individual completely changes course into the direction you have advocated - those who hate him will find fault with him even though they once criticized him for not taking that position. 

Which in my view is sad… so sad… it’s a sad, sad situation. And becoming more and more absurd.