The Hamas-Shalit Prisoner Exchange

[eumelia]

I'm watching the prisoner exchange happening now.

I didn't feel comfortable commenting on the story until I knew what would happen on the day itself.

I'm still waiting for something to go wrong.

But I'm just happy this saga is over, even though a new saga will begin.

My cynicism and abhorrence of my current administration disables me from feeling the euphoria I am supposed to in this moment.

More on that later, most likely.

Now, I am getting pissed off at pundits and idiotic narrow minded interpretations of the situation.

I hope the prisoners get some rest after everything.

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[schemingreader]

Of all the things I've read about this exchange, this line: "I hope the prisoners get some rest after everything," is the only one that chokes me up.

Sometimes I feel like, "schver tsu zein a Yid" should be changed to, "being a Jew can really fuck with your head."

[eumelia]

*hugs*

I can only agree with that sentiment.

Two words can describe the Israeli news regarding this "event": Media Circus.

I think I'll leave my own opinions about the deal, the way Shalit was used in the media and what sort of aftermath we can expect for tomorrow.