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11. I get the Judea and Samaria reference, but I would also get a reference to Assyria and Sumeria.

Fri Mar 22, 2024, 08:51 AM

Mar 2024

Using ancient history to justify modern strategic moves doesn't always turn out well, though. Just ask Putin how well his attempts to grab "his" Ukrainian lands back "heim ins Reich" are going, and how well they are being received by the people who live there.

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Israel Announces Large West Bank Land Seizure [View all] David__77 Mar 2024 OP

"hard work" WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2024 #1

The key Roy Rolling Mar 2024 #45

The OP has nothing to do with Gaza. former9thward Mar 2024 #68

Cheerleaders enid602 Mar 2024 #61

Old fashioned Imperialism. Your tax dollars at work. marble falls Mar 2024 #2

That's right. Every dollar sent bolsters settlement. David__77 Mar 2024 #3

Hard work my ass. Autumn Mar 2024 #4

We will call it Jared's land. Hotler Mar 2024 #5

Kushnerstan. 617Blue Mar 2024 #48

Any thoughts of a Palestinian state in Israel ended on Oct 7th Takket Mar 2024 #6

Yes. I've said this as well. harumph Mar 2024 #10

It is a one state reality in which millions lack citizenship or the right to vote. David__77 Mar 2024 #13

Exactly. They want the land, screw the people. marble falls Mar 2024 #14

Yes, they are making that very clear PatSeg Mar 2024 #35

I believe that from the beginning it was destined to be expensive Israeli beach front property. LiberalArkie Mar 2024 #34

And they just guaranteed... SergeStorms Mar 2024 #36

I think that was the idea back in 1948. If the Israeli government can keep having minor attacks LiberalArkie Mar 2024 #50

The land thefts were accelerating well before Oct 7th TheRealNorth Mar 2024 #22

Thievery and Goddessartist Mar 2024 #7

Surely this won't turn more citizens of Gaza into Israeli hating terrorists Chakaconcarne Mar 2024 #8

More land theft malaise Mar 2024 #9

Yep and then they'll expect PatSeg Mar 2024 #37

I get the Judea and Samaria reference, but I would also get a reference to Assyria and Sumeria. DFW Mar 2024 #11

So, are we allowed to call them Bettie Mar 2024 #12

Yet another war crime by Israel RAB910 Mar 2024 #15

Right. They won't stop. Such entitlement. And they wonder why push backs like Oct. 7 happen. brush Mar 2024 #18

In the end I can't condone/defend/justify the Oct 7 attack and I can't blame Israel for the attack RAB910 Mar 2024 #20

Oct 7 was caused by mismanagement IbogaProject Mar 2024 #21

Barack Obama allowed PALLETS of cash to be delivered to Iran Mosby Mar 2024 #41

Maybe if Israel stopped breaking their agreements, stopped its warcrimes - people wouldn't need to worry how ... marble falls Mar 2024 #57

This is not factual Red Mountain Mar 2024 #58

Bibi has supported Hamas for years IbogaProject Mar 2024 #65

What part isn't true? Mosby Mar 2024 #66

That was Iran's own money and it had been agreed upon haele Mar 2024 #72

Not condoning Oct. 7. Just saying people will not be be bulldozed for forever. brush Mar 2024 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2024 #39

Post removed Post removed Mar 2024 #28

Very well said PatSeg Mar 2024 #38

Your victim blaming. Mosby Mar 2024 #44

your claims are simply are untrue RAB910 Mar 2024 #59

Why did ISIS shoot up a concert hall in Russia? Mosby Mar 2024 #75

That assumes a great deal TiberiusB Mar 2024 #62

The smart and vastly more decent move TiberiusB Mar 2024 #46

It's history Bettie Mar 2024 #55

Now Oct 7 is a "push back". former9thward Mar 2024 #69

People will not be bulldozed for forever. Maybe you understand that language better. brush Mar 2024 #76

Because of course they do. Iggo Mar 2024 #16

They have no excuse for this. EndlessWire Mar 2024 #17

And this is what they intend for Gaza as well... Wounded Bear Mar 2024 #19

The Israelis know.... TheRealNorth Mar 2024 #24

I don't know if the "Israelis" do, but obviously Bibi is banking on a trump win...nt Wounded Bear Mar 2024 #25

Clearly. yardwork Mar 2024 #53

Is there any evidence Biden won't? All Mixed Up Mar 2024 #86

This might be why they let the attack happen... LakeVermilion Mar 2024 #26

Unless they're wearing tinfoil on their head. BannonsLiver Mar 2024 #30

God, what a horrifying thought PatSeg Mar 2024 #40

" a drastic acceleration in illegal settlement building since Israel's war against Hamas" riversedge Mar 2024 #27

Shameful!! PortTack Mar 2024 #29

How Kushneresque. jaxexpat Mar 2024 #31

how CONVENIENT! pansypoo53219 Mar 2024 #32

Yes. We've seen this PatSeg Mar 2024 #42

Weird. I remember when there was a country called Palestine. OMGWTF Mar 2024 #33

Really weird. Especially since there was never a country called Palestine AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2024 #51

When was that? former9thward Mar 2024 #70

If they don't seize it... dchill Mar 2024 #43

The more Palestinian land that is ILLEGALLY Seized, the less chances for a 2 state solution. ProudMNDemocrat Mar 2024 #47

Squatters & land grabbers. Basic LA Mar 2024 #49

Jews have lived there for thousands of years. former9thward Mar 2024 #71

Those there before '48 have a claim. Basic LA Mar 2024 #74

Then those Palestinians there before '48 have a claim. former9thward Mar 2024 #78

All settled then. It all belongs to Israel. Basic LA Mar 2024 #82

Find a Palestinian leader who wants a two state solution. former9thward Mar 2024 #84

I can see where they would. Basic LA Mar 2024 #85

Good Tarc Mar 2024 #52

Why is it good Israel is seizing land from Palestinians on the West Bank? obamanut2012 Mar 2024 #56

A lot of money to support settlement activity comes from the United States. David__77 Mar 2024 #67

Bad. RussellCattle Mar 2024 #73

Stupid, asshole move by Netanyahu. yardwork Mar 2024 #54

The US needs to stop sending Bettie Mar 2024 #60

Netanyahu knew. The IDF knew. LuvLoogie Mar 2024 #63

It's time to cut that shithole loose d_b Mar 2024 #64

"this risks eliminating any likelihood of a viable Palestinian state" Martin Eden Mar 2024 #77

Netanyahu won't be ousted Bettie Mar 2024 #79

I wouldn't bet on Netanyahu remaining in office for long Martin Eden Mar 2024 #80

He's been in power for Bettie Mar 2024 #83

I think George Harrison sang the truth Martin Eden Mar 2024 #87

Lebensraum. Ron Green Mar 2024 #81

Exactly Big Blue Marble Mar 2024 #88