There is no doubt that Israel can be struck helpless and impotent by a small cadre of dedicated men and women with a single-minded passion - the suicide bombers. To die in such a way is seen as an honour bestowed on only a few fortunate men and women - they are an elite group - whose heads are filled with false theories. They no longer heed reason nor justice, but only the power of their own beliefs. It’s hard, almost impossible, for us to understand. They are convinced that this is the only way forward. They kill because they hate. Those involved are beyond reason or for that matter, rationality. It is, and always will be a horrifying reality, which can happen at any time for Israel.

The Israelis believe the only way to handle it is to destroy every terrorist stronghold known and suspected. Such action is bound to breed further violence and the prospect is for more terror and further counter terror. Too many have become disciplined to pain, indifferent to bloodshed and prepared to die. The Israelis provoke the very thing they wish to avoid. Such action does not put an end to the threat, it won’t stop those involved - they are capable of continued violence. The Israelis are in an untenable position: if they catch or kill those responsible others re-emerge.

I recall the story of the Prophet who defeated superior enemies because he had Allah's support. If I recall correctly, I believe he said "There can be no happiness but that preceded by misery, no peace but that preceded by war". Such words, if anything, explain the ongoing crisis. Religious fanaticism is chillingly evident in the ongoing suicide bombings. They will not end and it is my continued belief that events will continue to spiral out of control and take an even more violent turn.