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In reply to the discussion: Scoop: Israel proposes 2-month fighting pause in Gaza for release of all hostages [View all]ColinC
(11,098 posts)16. Killing with impunity IS sickening
But who is exactly doing that?
Once again: Hamas and Bibi are two sides of the same coin.
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Scoop: Israel proposes 2-month fighting pause in Gaza for release of all hostages [View all]
tritsofme
Jan 2024
OP
They seem to be looking for a "ceasefire" where Hamas kills Jews with impunity, but Israel is prohibited from responding
tritsofme
Jan 2024
#11
it is at best unjustified asymmetrical warfare where the vast majority of deaths are civilians.
ColinC
Jan 2024
#21
Right, it seems like some folks are frustrated that Hamas isn't better at killing Jews
tritsofme
Jan 2024
#22
If Hamas kills all of the hostages, how many more dead civilians will it take to adequately "respond"
ColinC
Jan 2024
#44
"It's a fucking war that [insert failed historical asymmetrical war enemy here] started and we are going to finish!"
ColinC
Jan 2024
#63
My solution is to attack Hamas, not civilians. Killing civilians is not doing anything but empowering Hamas
ColinC
Jan 2024
#74
Establish good faith with the Palestinians and start honoring the treaties it broke would be a good start
ColinC
Jan 2024
#76
They are Israel's refugees, absolutely. Just as is everyone in West Banka and East Jerusalem.
David__77
Jan 2024
#29
I am glad that Biden's administration has made strong statements against depopulation plans.
David__77
Jan 2024
#33
If there was assurance that people would have right of return, perhaps the consideration would be different.
David__77
Jan 2024
#52
The problem is the belief that the presence of non-combatants of West Bank and Gaza is a threat.
David__77
Jan 2024
#80
Because once the hostages are released and accounted for, IDF will withdraw, right?
marble falls
Jan 2024
#56