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In reply to the discussion: Hamas attacks border crossing, killing 3, as Gaza cease-fire talks drag on [View all]Happy Hoosier
(9,542 posts)37. Thank you for your reply...
I appreciate the target was soldiers near the crossing. That's legit.
But hypocrisy was precisely my point. I've seen thread after thread from Pro-"Palestinian" posters claiming that attack on or near sites that associated with civilian needs cannot be justified by military necessity. yet here we are.
Abd on "EPIC, massive human suffering and death??"
Yeah, wars suck. It's why is was a TERRIBLE idea for Hamas to start THIS one. But let's be clear. What's happening in Gaza is dwarfed by historical examples of urban warfare. I've mentioned before my Mom live in Berline in 1945. During a 2-week period in April-May 1945, 125,000 civilians were killed in the Battle of Berlin. 125,000. In two weeks.
Just a little perspective.
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May 2024
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Know what the fuck I don't hear? "HAMAS Ceasefire in Gaza and don't kill civilians. STOP shooting rockets into Israel!"
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May 2024
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