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David__77

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4. Netenyahu's reference to "Amalek" is very important, and it is the political basis for the war campaign.

Reply to VernaF (Original post)

Wed Nov 15, 2023, 02:14 PM

Nov 2023

“You must remember what Amalek has done to you, says our Holy Bible — we do remember,” said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, referring to the ancient enemy of the Israelites, in scripture interpreted by scholars as a call to exterminate their “men and women, children and infants.”

In saying this, he provided an excellent example of the Israeli government's operating basis in this war.

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'Erase Gaza': War Unleashes Incendiary Rhetoric in Israel - NYT [View all] VernaF Nov 2023 OP

Inflamatory language has also been used by Beastly Boy Nov 2023 #1

Of inthewind21 Nov 2023 #2

I don't know. Are reported statements from the mentioned sources finding their way into the mass media Beastly Boy Nov 2023 #3

Netenyahu's reference to "Amalek" is very important, and it is the political basis for the war campaign. David__77 Nov 2023 #4

Have You Seen This ? VernaF Nov 2023 #5

I've seen material like that, yes. David__77 Nov 2023 #6