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In reply to the discussion: When people tell you who they are, believe them the first time. [View all]Wingus Dingus
(9,173 posts)25. These are my impressions too. The Palestinians are useful cudgels against Israel.
Both in terms of human shields and in terms of victimization and sympathy, to generate permanent anger against Israelis. They want them there to keep Israel off balance and threatened in perpetuity. They need to put up (give sanctuary to fleeing Palestinians so that Israel can take out Hamas) or shut up. But they won't.
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There's a lot of astroturfed rage against Israel at the moment. Gazan civilians "sacrificed" by Hamas
lapucelle
Oct 2023
#3
Then you are only assuming that your sentiments will lead to net positive consequences.
Beastly Boy
Oct 2023
#64
Gazan civilians are being scrificed by Hamas. It has been part of their plan since at least 2008.
lapucelle
Oct 2023
#16
These are my impressions too. The Palestinians are useful cudgels against Israel.
Wingus Dingus
Oct 2023
#25