OK, one last comment from me.
Would you just be so kind and explain to me how you come up with the idea that the majority of Hezbollah members do not want to continue fighting us? I mean, seriously, where did you hear or see any such claims? I'd be very interseted to see those sources.
As for the Shaba'a (or She'eba, or whatever), the UN clearly states that we have withdrawn from all Lebanese territory and that the Hezbollah have no legitimate claim on those lands. These are lands that we conquered from Syria, and that's a different issue.
As for Britain vs. IRA, remember it took them decades to agree to negotiate under fire, until they finally did. This Intifada has lasted "only" 2 years so far, and since I stated I do not support this policy, I really don't see why you continue to argue with me on this, it's not as if I have much control over what my government choses to do.
Sharon's visit triggered all this, huh? well you're right about one thing, he was the trigger, meaning the Palestinians were just waiting for an excuse to start this mess, even though just a week before we had offered them 95% of the land. We have documents captured in Ramalla during the "Homat Magen" campaign, or even before that, proving that the Palestinians planned this months before Sharon planned his visit to the "Temple mount".
You say you have a fair understanding of both sides, but you really don't understand much. Some of the 'experiences' you described the Palestinians go through, are very similar to what we go through. Every time there are intel. reports of a suicide bomber trying to reach our major cities the traffic jams caused by random checkpoints trying to locate or deter these terrorists range for miles, and I do know what it feels like to be felt and checked for weapons or bombs wherever I go, because this is what it's like to live here for the last couple of years.
Yes, the Palestinians suffer, greatly, but frankly, they have brought this upon themselves, and I don't think that from where you're sitting, you have a very clear view of what's going on.
You maybe an expert on history of the Middle East, but from what I read in your posts, your knowledge of what's going on here these days is the same as any other person who has nothing to do with this conflict.
You, my friend, have been brain-washed by anti-Israeli newspapers, Internet news and TV news networks, or maybe even Palastinian propoganda, the same as any other sucker willing to fall for it.
Anyway, I want to tell you I have enjoyed this discussion, it's been very stimulating and I learned one very important thing:
It's a lot harder to sell your side to someone who knows a lot about what's going on (or at least - thinks he does) than to sell it to a person totally ignorant of the situation, who's been brainwashed by a bit of propoganda.