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112. I wonder, in this context, if the term "Hamas" is not a euphemism for all Palestinians.

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'We will repeat October 7 again and again' - Hamas official [View all] TheProle Nov 2023 OP

And this is exactly why Israel is continuing the ground war ripcord Nov 2023 #1

Even if claudette Nov 2023 #7

Israel is not part of the ICC ripcord Nov 2023 #11

Oh, okay then claudette Nov 2023 #15

They have a right to defend themselves ripcord Nov 2023 #21

Only one thing left to do atreides1 Nov 2023 #34

So you don't have a solution? Guess what after decades neither does anyone else ripcord Nov 2023 #39

Post removed Post removed Nov 2023 #53

Not a Netanyahu fan. He's Israel's Trump. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2023 #58

And you are Kreskin, the great mind reader? wnylib Nov 2023 #59

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Nov 2023 #111

Then you didnt listen to the revmclaren Nov 2023 #18

It's useless claudette Nov 2023 #22

This is not revenge for the October massacre revmclaren Nov 2023 #28

Having read your posts since this started its pretty clear you don't "stand with Israel" BannonsLiver Nov 2023 #64

They have made their stance and support revmclaren Nov 2023 #70

"if both sides would talk and not kill each other." DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2023 #89

Are you only recently learning about the I/P situation? yardwork Nov 2023 #121

I wonder, in this context, if the term "Hamas" is not a euphemism for all Palestinians. Chainfire Nov 2023 #112

....and the innocent Israelis slaughtered? Mossfern Nov 2023 #29

No claudette Nov 2023 #35

Israel is defending itself Mossfern Nov 2023 #42

Except that claudette Nov 2023 #54

Netanyahu is protecting his peope Mossfern Nov 2023 #73

The same could be said for Germany and Japan 80 years ago WalkerinSC Nov 2023 #81

It isn't that Hamas' violation of the laws of war excuses the same from Israel... FBaggins Nov 2023 #82

This, i think people are having a hard time grasping this. DetroitLegalBeagle Nov 2023 #91

They don't care to grasp it ...it's really not that hard. GuppyGal Nov 2023 #110

How does one fight an enemy like Hamas? Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #40

Well claudette Nov 2023 #46

OKay, let's address that.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #57

Israel has a far right government. Zionism used in this context tars an entire nation. hedda_foil Nov 2023 #65

You indicate that Netanyahu will EndlessWire Nov 2023 #77

I don't like it, either. But Hamas makes it impossible to defeat them wnylib Nov 2023 #49

Your understanding is not required. BannonsLiver Nov 2023 #63

Rec.. not required. Cha Nov 2023 #120

you're correct... international law only applies to Israel but not Hamas, agingdem Nov 2023 #66

So what would you have Israel do, then? Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #79

The air strikes have to stop immediately as IMO they are as inhumane as what Hamas did... brush Nov 2023 #90

While I appreciate that it's a suggestion on what Israel should do rather than what they shouldn't... Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #93

I absolutely disagree that the urban warfare will be worse for the civilians... brush Nov 2023 #97

I hope you are correct, but I fear you will not be. Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #100

Post removed Post removed Nov 2023 #102

"So you're in favor of bombing civilian housing? Unbelievable." Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #105

You finally said you're not in favor of continued bombings. That's all you had to say. brush Nov 2023 #107

You're sitting in a comfy domicile PCIntern Nov 2023 #106

You're doing the same thing. See post 107. brush Nov 2023 #108

and the air strikes are not random... agingdem Nov 2023 #118

"Hamas started this war, Israel intends to finish it." Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #119

nothing says "We Care" like Hamas using their agingdem Nov 2023 #125

Innocents die in war Zeitghost Nov 2023 #109

"Never Again" will Jews everywhere trust the global community to agingdem Nov 2023 #126

GD Hamas "Slaughtered" Innocent Jewish People on Oct 7 Cha Nov 2023 #113

Fuck Hamas! They are the ones who need to be annihilated. Initech Nov 2023 #2

This is why a ceasefire is not realistic. MyNameIsJonas Nov 2023 #3

They are straight up JustAnotherGen Nov 2023 #4

They want their claudette Nov 2023 #9

Are you seriously taking the side of those monsters? Calculating Nov 2023 #20

I believe so Mossfern Nov 2023 #36

Are you claudette Nov 2023 #38

This isn't just about revenge. Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #43

There's a great way JustAnotherGen Nov 2023 #129

Nah, Hamas will continue whether it's Netanyahu or someone else Arazi Nov 2023 #33

Exactly... You can't negotiate with terrorists who are hellbent to destroy you. calguy Nov 2023 #45

What land? Land in Israel? Do you think that's a realistic expectation? NT Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #41

THIS is why no ceasefire is possible, and why Gaza is as it is. Fozzledick Nov 2023 #5

And the claudette Nov 2023 #6

they are literally telling you "No cease fire" edisdead Nov 2023 #8

Maybe if claudette Nov 2023 #12

Maybe edisdead Nov 2023 #48

That's just one claudette Nov 2023 #51

Yeah. I was always wondering why the reasonable, moderate Al Qaeda and ISIS guys didn't Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #56

Thank You For The Gift Of Laughter, Ma'am: The Stuff's In Short Supply Nowadays The Magistrate Nov 2023 #69

"I'm thinking (and hoping) there are many other Hamas members who think differently." Jedi Guy Nov 2023 #85

This made me laugh out loud JoseBalow Nov 2023 #92

Please, sarisataka Nov 2023 #115

I think Hamas needs to be severely hobbled first. Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #14

Hamas needs to be completely destroyed first calguy Nov 2023 #50

Well, I have lower expectations of how much they CAN be destroyed, considering Wingus Dingus Nov 2023 #55

I have the same reservations that you do calguy Nov 2023 #127

Why is it so difficult to understand sarisataka Nov 2023 #16

I take that to mean claudette Nov 2023 #19

They have already joined the Arab nations in five genocide attempts ripcord Nov 2023 #26

Dont you hate people who dont even revmclaren Nov 2023 #30

If you read the Hamas Covenant sarisataka Nov 2023 #31

Oh stop spinning it to suit your needs. EllieBC Nov 2023 #74

Looks good on paper EndlessWire Nov 2023 #95

There has been so much support worldwide PatSeg Nov 2023 #10

He really did ruin it claudette Nov 2023 #13

That is the way it always is. Extremists sabotaged OSLO, the closest we came to an actual JohnSJ Nov 2023 #44

Hamas has been saying this all along sarisataka Nov 2023 #27

This. +100 Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #37

This constant verbal attacks by leaders Farmer-Rick Nov 2023 #61

Um, the actions on 10/7 speak for themselves yardwork Nov 2023 #80

All Palestinians must go to heaven to glorify Hamas dalton99a Nov 2023 #17

He wants his own people to die while he sits in luxury Calculating Nov 2023 #23

he 'wants' his 72 virgins... Justice matters. Nov 2023 #67

Mosad needs to put this murderous asswipe revmclaren Nov 2023 #24

Well he should start with himself then..... GuppyGal Nov 2023 #47

Is he one of the cowards WalkerinSC Nov 2023 #84

That does not sound like a path to a cease fire. CanonRay Nov 2023 #25

exactly why Hamas can't be reasoned or negotiated with rollin74 Nov 2023 #32

Agreed. How do negotiate with someone who doesn't recognize your right to exist. Ray Bruns Nov 2023 #88

Both side engaging in too much of this rhetoric Army Brat Nov 2023 #52

You watched the video revmclaren Nov 2023 #60

Perhaps they mean on Gaza ColinC Nov 2023 #62

Did they not see the signs about the ceasefire? Sympthsical Nov 2023 #68

It's crazy that people in a ghetto get desperate ChicagoComrade Nov 2023 #71

This message was self-deleted by its author BootinUp Nov 2023 #104

When, exactly, would Hamas agree to a true ceasefire? keithbvadu2 Nov 2023 #72

Did they not get the ceasefire memo from the squad or the dsa? EllieBC Nov 2023 #75

This is the problem... Joinfortmill Nov 2023 #76

Well, that seems pretty clear. yardwork Nov 2023 #78

Not clear enough sarisataka Nov 2023 #94

Yes, I see. yardwork Nov 2023 #122

Hamas's 1988 founding charter calls for the destruction of Israel. That is still Ziggysmom Nov 2023 #83

Apparently, a lot of folks commenting on this never heard of Hamas until last week. yardwork Nov 2023 #86

Anyone who thinks Israel is being unreasonable needs to watch this perdita9 Nov 2023 #87

I took the time to read all of the replies to Hamad's post. It simply reinforces flashman13 Nov 2023 #96

No outrage from me radicalleft Nov 2023 #98

Q: "Does that mean the annihilation of Israel? " sarisataka Nov 2023 #99

When someone tells you what they are going to do, believe them. former9thward Nov 2023 #101

Boy is he going to be surprised when he finds out all those protesters negotiated a ceasefire. mathematic Nov 2023 #103

Ding Ding Ding hit it right on the head GuppyGal Nov 2023 #114

It's funny that most of the Israel haters stay far away from this thread GuppyGal Nov 2023 #116

Hard to spin Hamas intent TheProle Nov 2023 #123

They will not be able to do another Oct 7. honest.abe Nov 2023 #117

WHEN PEOPLE TELL YOU WHO THEY ARE - BELIEVE THEM. Maru Kitteh Nov 2023 #124

When people like that tell you their intentions, believe them, too. DFW Nov 2023 #130

Yet some will continue to attack Israel for defending itself. Patton French Nov 2023 #128

As long as they get that sweet oil money to help spike prices, JCMach1 Nov 2023 #131