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[Charger]

Feeling very sad about what's going on in Israel now...the palestinian terrorist scumbags have killed hundreds in their cowardly attacks and they've kidnapped and tortured innocent tourists as well.

And what is also very disgusting is that people like Kylie Jenner (who I couldn't care less about otherwise) showed her support to Israel she was bombarded by messages from anti semitist terrorist supporter asswipes and she was forced to take the post down...what the fuck is going on in the world?

We're seeing a country that has been in constant attack since it was founded (by people that were systematically persecuted and oppressed) from Islam once again being severely attacked by terrorist cowards. There should be unified support for Israel against the islamic terrorisim of palestine but no...the anti semitism is just too deep...absolutely disgusting.

[Vyn]

In the words of David Byrne: "Same as it ever was."

Unfortunately.

I could go on at length about the situation over there. But I'll just say this: Hamas has a charter, and in it is their reason for their existence. To destroy the state of Israel and exterminate the Jewish people.

And it is a very sad state of affairs.

[Jack the Stripper]

Can’t begin to understand the feelings of the Palestinian people with the history of what’s gone on between them and Israel but how anyone can defend what Hamas has done with these latest attacks is beyond me. They’ve actually gone over the border into Israel and killed innocent people going about their day including kidnapping young people who were enjoying a music festival, raped and tortured them to death. The footage of that young woman lying dead in the back of a pick up truck with obvious broken limbs that had been raped and brutalised and was being spat on as they drove through the crowd will haunt me for a long time.
It’s not even fitting to label them animals as not even animals would do such a thing. They are despicable creatures.

And just to add insult into injury, these protests that are going on in western countries in support of what Hamas has done is disgusting. Last night in Sydney the Opera House was to be lit up in the colours of the Israeli flag for members of the Jewish community to come and mourn, instead it was gatecrashed by pro Palestinian protesters who forewarned jewish people to stay away.

Disgusting!

[Charger]

Fully agree...

Hamas is and has always been an organization of monsters. Just like Al Qaida. No difference. They just want death and torture. And most the pro-palestine anti semitic protests going on out there are absolutely disgusting. It's not about politics it's about hate plain and simple.

I am bit shocked that the US hasn't stepped in to support Israel....but then again seeing who sits in the white house it's not that surprising though.

Iran is supporting Hamas with full force so they need to be dealt with as well...Iran needs to be shut out of everything just as much as Russia.

[Vyn]

A number of politicians are voicing support for Hamas' actions and urging Israel to pull back. However, the official position of our government stands firmly with Israel. Just recently, Joe publicly denounced Hamas, reaffirming US backing for Israel. He emphasized that the US is prepared to provide Israel with any necessary support. I'm inclined to believe him. In a display of solidarity, we've stationed one of our aircraft carriers near Israel's coast.

Aircraft carriers aren't solitary; they're typically accompanied by several other vessels, like utility boats and destroyers. Naturally, Iran has raised objections to this move, but we've firmly expressed our stance. Moreover, major countries like France, Germany, the UK, and the US have jointly released a statement condemning Hamas' actions and urging other factions to avoid escalation.

It's concerning to see certain individuals, including three senators from my country, publicly endorsing Palestine's "freedom fighters". These individuals often advise others to "educate themselves" about the situation. However, they seem to overlook the fact that Israel, while certainly not blameless, has every right to defend itself, especially against groups like Hamas, who often use Palestinians as a means to an end.

Rarely do these individuals mention the atrocities Hamas has committed against their own people. It's heartbreaking to remember how Hamas has previously exploited children, positioning them at the forefront of conflicts to sway public opinion. Israel, faced with such tactics, has had to make tough choices to protect its own citizens.

The core of the issue isn't just about picking sides but understanding intent. Israel's objective isn't to harm civilians, let alone children, but to safeguard its own. On the other hand, Hamas seems willing to sacrifice their own people for their goals.

The facts are there for anyone to verify. Israel has had its share of extreme leaders, and the treatment of Palestinians in recent years has raised valid concerns. But understanding the entire situation requires recognizing the daily threats Israelis face.

A contentious issue remains the blockade of Gaza. Israel tightly controls the movement in and out of Gaza, and these decisions didn't materialize out of thin air. It's puzzling that those who criticize Israel's blockade often neglect to mention Egypt's similar restrictions on Gaza. This selective criticism is intriguing. Is it because of Israel's Jewish identity?

When critics tell me to "educate myself," my response is simple: I've dedicated considerable time and effort to understanding this complex issue. Life isn't always black or white, and understanding such conflicts requires a nuanced approach. In my view, those who unconditionally back Hamas are either ill-informed or may harbor deeper prejudices.

[Vyn]

You know, after thinking a bit about the kind of person that supports Hamas publicly, I think there is a third option: attention seeking. They don't actually care one way or the other about what's going on in Israel, so they choose to mouth-off in a way that they know will single them out for attention. Case in point - I just read that the president of New York University's Law Association (a student) supports Hamas. She, well, "they/it", also railed against the military industrial complex and some other unrelated stuff, and made it a point to indicate her (they?) pronouns. She's a clown that needs attention, thinks she is part of La Resistance by saying edgy things whilst eating cheese puffs and scrolling Tik Tok to see how many people are reading her diatribe.

Fuck her, she (or they/it/whatever) is worse than the people who support Hamas for real. At least they're honest and not using a horrific situation just to get their name in the papers.

[Zzzptm]

The whole affair is shit, all around the table. Hamas' attacks were horrific and brutally evil - no support at all from anyone with a sense of decency and justice, including many Palestinians who wish that, as a group, they'd all just stop making things worse for everyone. Israel's hits on civilian targets are also horrible things, and I can't support those, either. Any violence only continues the cycle of violence by making retaliation seem justified, while only obscuring more and more whatever originally started the cycle going in the first place.

And though Hamas has its strongest support in Gaza, all of Gaza is not supporting Hamas. The Gaza Strip is the third most densely-populated region in the world, and ordering 1.5 million of the 2 million there to evacuate and head south is a horrific example of collective punishment. Although that would escalate Hamas' response, I'm sure, I sincerely hope that it does not cause other nations to choose to intervene directly. And while nations like Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon have fought wars against Israel in the past and use Gaza's plight for press back home, they don't lift a finger to actually *do* something positive about the situation. Same for the Gulf Arab states that like to stoke trouble and then only use Palestinians as guest laborers. It's shit all around the table.

[Vyn]

You touched on a good point about the recent edict from Israel about evacuating northern Gaza. Not one of the Arab states is offering anything; Egypt could open it's borders, let them all pour into the Sinai where beyond doubt international aid would be setup. Hamas' leaders chill in Qatar, but Qatar is mute with words or aid for the Palestinians. And all the others.

Why is that? (Rhetorical question)

But yeah, complete shit.

[Vyn]

I just read where the Egyptian president stated he is willing to let "millions of people die" in order to ensure none of the Palestinians enter Egyptian territory.

Can't make it any plainer than that!

The whole thing is an atrocity.

In other news, a local woman is suing our town government because they won't let her own more than six chickens in the city limits. She is claiming they are, "monstrous hate-mongers" because of the six chicken limit.

Go get 'em, Maud.

[Jack the Stripper]

There’s a good reason why none of the neighbouring Arab countries are letting any Palestinians in. That’s because they’re nothing but trouble.

Been quite shocked with the amount of protests around the world against Israel. Not so much shocked at Arabs protesting in western countries because we know they have a long intense hatred for the Jews but more Western people protesting in their own country. Are they just activist that are on the side of the people with the darker skin or is there something more deep-seated going on?

Photos like this sum up the stupidity and absurdity of some of it

[Vyn]

Hahahahaha!

I like the upside down USA flag, really shows how serious they are about supporting a group of people who would, given the opportunity, kill them due to their sexual orientation - and feel good about doing it.

[Charger]

That just pretty much shows the absolute ignorance and stupidity of those people. They're literally defending a bunch of people that would indeed kill them in the name of their god and laugh while doing it....absolutely crazy.

And yes indeed there is a very strong reason why Egypt won't allow Palenstine people to enter...they know who and what they are...and they know that Hamas will try to infiltrate them through those people...

[Jack the Stripper]

Lmao

[Charger]

That's about right.

[Vyn]

LOL

I just realized - those kids are our future leaders!