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[africanspur]

Given the events of the past 36 hours, one can't be too cautious. The Israelis will be all tied up with a ground war in Gaza, so the likes of Hezbollah or Assad would have plenty of chances to advance their respective objectives in the north or in the Golan.

But again, what is the purpose? Are the USA really going to start an actual naval bombardment or Southern Lebanon, even if they do start launching missiles?

 

[MDFC Manager]

Yes, they did, but so did Israel's current government too. Now they have the excuse they have wanted to go all out 'in defence' after the horrific attacks.

I would like to add that I've seen numerous posts from you, it's very clear what side of the fence you sit, and you often completely ignore any retort to your posts. It almost looks like a hit and run troll job.



That's the thing though, as I said above, Israel aren't surprised. Many citizens won't be but the government certainly won't be either. You have got those who said this was coming and then you have those that engineered it through their handling of the situation. It's a no win situation for the Palestinians as ultimately they will yet again lose out. Unfortunately many with their lives and homes. Sadly many innocent Jews and other people will too.

But what was the answer?

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Just look at the one sided losses of life and look at the continued loss of land. It's ethnic cleaning over a sustained period of time. It also doesn't show the stats of daily beatings, false arrests, rapes and persecution of people just trying to go about their daily lives. The restrictions placed upon normal Palestinians is insane and the treatment of them is barbaric.

I'm not defending HAMAS or what they did yesterday as it was vile, inhumane and lots.of innocent people suffered horrifically. But, nobody can be surprised that it happened as what other choice were they left with? Land keeps getting stolen and the disgusting treatment of their people continued on land they call home.

A two state system could only possibly have worked decades ago but not in recent times. The world continues to turn and countries send aid to either or both, but nobody has offered a solution that is acceptable to both parties, and that's because I honestly don't think there is one.

I feel for the people involved and think the horrors have only just started, and this is going to get a lot worse. I can see Israel finally taking much larger areas of land now and ultimately yet again the Palestinians will be made to suffer even more and yet again tens of thousands of people will lose their lives because of this.

I don't have the answers,.I wish I did, but I will say that I was sickened by the attacks yesterday and am sickened to see what's going on today. However, i'm also deeply sickened and saddened at the huge pro Israel and stand with Israel campaign that's being pounced on now. I cannot take anyone seriously who thinks this way. To not have any understanding of why this is happening or having no empathy for the Palestinians is simply beyond ignorant IMHO.

@arnie_ni the second tweet here should also help you understand the recent history.

 

[Laurencio]

But again, what is the purpose? Are the USA really going to start an actual naval bombardment or Southern Lebanon, even if they do start launching missiles?

It's deterrence. It's not supposed to be used. They will use it for intelligence gathering, missile defence and as a signal to other countries in the region to butt out.

 

[Ragnar123]

Yes, they did, but so did Israel's current government too. Now they have the excuse they have wanted to go all out 'in defence' after the horrific attacks.

I would like to add that I've seen numerous posts from you, it's very clear what side of the fence you sit, and you often completely ignore any retort to your posts. It almost looks like a hit and run troll job.

Yes, I ignore people who start whataboutism, try to find reasons and apologism for stone age barbarism, because it's simple. There is none, absolutely no excuse for massacring civilians. It's just a waste of time, energy and my well-being to read and to answer to such people. Feel free to ignore my postings too, that's why this board has this option.
By the way, saying this massacre is something that Israel's government wanted is for me on the same disgusting level as finding reasons for it.

 

[africanspur]

It's deterrence. It's not supposed to be used. They will use it for intelligence gathering, missile defence and as a signal to other countries in the region to butt out.

No other country in the region is going to butt in though. Assad just about has control over his territory. Neither of Egypt or Jordan would do anything. Iran too far away.

So that leaves Hezbollah, who are a non-state military actor and as I said, I don't think the USA are going to bomb Lebanon anyway so even if they were to join in, I doubt the American presence there is going to factor in to their thinking.

This might have made more sense in the mid 20th Century.

Its a show of support I guess but not really sure who its supposed to be deterring.

 

[JPRouve]

What exactly is that supposed to accomplish?

Make sure no gazan can escape?

 

[Iker Quesadillas]

By the way, saying this massacre is something that Israel's government wanted is for me on the same disgusting level as finding reasons for it.

Hamas wanted this to happen and they got it. Now they can show the wounded and dead civilians they're hiding behind and prepare for urban warfare.

 

[Raoul]

But again, what is the purpose? Are the USA really going to start an actual naval bombardment or Southern Lebanon, even if they do start launching missiles?

In the US, Israel is the only remaining issue that galvanizes both political parties to act as one. So yes, they would do it if requested by Netanyahu.

 

[ScholesyTheWise]

That's the thing though, as I said above, Israel aren't surprised. Many citizens won't be but the government certainly won't be either. You have got those who said this was coming and then you have those that engineered it through their handling of the situation. It's a no win situation for the Palestinians as ultimately they will yet again lose out. Unfortunately many with their lives and homes. Sadly many innocent Jews and other people will too.

But what was the answer?

Apologies for quoting only this part of your message, as it was very long. You're well within your rights to have posted those Images.

The only morally fair solution is to allow all Arabs who either fled or were made to flee in 1948 to get back to where they used to live.
I'm obviously talking about the children and grandchildren of those who were expelled and managed to not get slaughtered and have kids.

It's very obviously never going to happen, even with the most leftist Israeli PM you could imagine.
Allowing those people to return will end up in bloodshed that you don't want to think about. Those who will return won't return all happy chappy in this scenario and rightly so, and those who live in their actual physical homes or in different homes that were built on land that was taken by force will never evacuate.

so this morally fair (or, at least, fairer than anything I can think of) is not going to ever happen.

2 states solution also seems far-fetched even a futuristic Israeli government & the general public will all be in favor of it, like magic.
How do you connect between the West Bank and Gaza? I guess it's doable if all sides really want it but it seems weird geographically speaking.

In this imaginary scenario,

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Foolish of them to have ever thought that their money reaches the citizens of Gaza.

 

[africanspur]

In the US, Israel is the only remaining issue that galvanizes both political parties to act as one. So yes, they would do it if requested by Netanyahu.

When has the USA ever bombed another country on Israel's say so?

 

[Raoul]

When has the USA ever bombed another country on Israel's say so?

I don't think they have, but that doesn't mean under unprecedented circumstances, they wouldn't.

 

[fergieisold]

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Christ have they actually been giving them that money? Insane. Hamas has made a big mistake with this, killing not just innocent Israelis but people from Germany and I believe the UK?

 

[VorZakone]

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[Raoul]

Christ have they actually been giving them that money? Insane. Hamas has made a big mistake with this, killing not just innocent Israelis but people from Germany and I believe the UK?

A fair number of dead or missing Americans and Nepalis as well. I'm sure several more nationalities will emerge once all the counting is done.

 

[africanspur]

Christ have they actually been giving them that money? Insane. Hamas has made a big mistake with this, killing not just innocent Israelis but people from Germany and I believe the UK?

The British man was serving in the IDF, he wasn't exactly there on a nice holiday.

 

[VorZakone]

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[Laurencio]

No other country in the region is going to butt in though. Assad just about has control over his territory. Neither of Egypt or Jordan would do anything. Iran too far away.

So that leaves Hezbollah, who are a non-state military actor and as I said, I don't think the USA are going to bomb Lebanon anyway so even if they were to join in, I doubt the American presence there is going to factor in to their thinking.

This might have made more sense in the mid 20th Century.

Its a show of support I guess but not really sure who its supposed to be deterring.

These ships have excellent air defense systems, they will help prevent rocket attacks and can strike at any position in the gulf, their recon ability is also second to none.

Given the US send aircraft carriers regularly as a diplomatic message to Iran, we can't rule that out as part of the reason as well. There are several militant groups influenced by Iran that might want to get involved, and this could be the US's way to say "We see you, don't even think about it"..

 

[africanspur]

I don't think they have, but that doesn't mean under unprecedented circumstances, they wouldn't.

There have been far more pressing times for Israel in the past, with breakthroughs through defensive lines by actual state militaries, backed by the Soviet Union, as opposed to a group on a tiny sliver of land with literally no way in or out, who they are about to bomb to oblivion. If Hezbollah strike, it will be brutal but they will eventually also bomb them into oblivion too.

There is no way that Biden authorises a strike on another country just because Netanyahu tells him to. He's not his lapdog.

 

[Raoul]

There is no way that Biden authorises a strike on another country just because Netanyahu tells him to. He's not his lapdog.

He would do it imo. There is overwhelming support for Israel in the US, and if put in such a situation (particularly with his reelection on the line), Biden would be under crushing pressure to not just act, but act decisively. The hope is that it never gets to such a point and the likes of Hezbollah don't try anything in the north.

 

[NicolaSacco]

You’ve never heard that?

Never! I wonder if it's one of those words that's only prevalent in certain areas. Certainly never heard it in the UK, not that i know where Raoul is from.

 

[africanspur]

These ships have excellent air defense systems, they will help prevent rocket attacks and can strike at any position in the gulf, their recon ability is also second to none.

Given the US send aircraft carriers regularly as a diplomatic message to Iran, we can't rule that out as part of the reason as well. There are several militant groups influenced by Iran that might want to get involved, and this could be the US's way to say "We see you, don't even think about it"..

But again, we're talking about non-state military actors (Hezbollah) as opposed to state actors (Iran).

I'm sure the USA could bomb away tomorrow if it wanted to. I just don't think they're going to get involved in another ME conflict, Israel or not.

 

[VorZakone]

Spicy...

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[Reapersoul20]

Seems to generally be a lot more support for Palestine around the world. A hell of a lot more than a decade or so ago from my small lens on the earth

 

[VorZakone]

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[Laurencio]

But again, we're talking about non-state military actors (Hezbollah) as opposed to state actors (Iran).

I'm sure the USA could bomb away tomorrow if it wanted to. I just don't think they're going to get involved in another ME conflict, Israel or not.

I doubt they will bomb anyone, but they will provide intelligence gathering, logistics support, blockades and state of the art missile defence, as well as munitions for the dome.

The aircraft carrier could still be a signal state actors though. Either to deter anyone potentially wanting to exploit the situation (unlikely), or sending a messsage to Iran who could well be influencing Hizbollah and shiite militants in Syria.

What they will most likely be used for is to bolster Israeli defensive capabilities.

 

[Revan]

2 state solution is dead and dusted. At this point, its Hamas or Israel, and I think we know how that one will end.

I think that solution died with Rabin. I don’t know why people still mention the two-state solution (in 1967 borders) as a realistic option.

 

[ScholesyTheWise]

Seems to generally be a lot more support for Palestine around the world. A hell of a lot more than a decade or so ago from my small lens on the earth

now think about the growth in support when the victims count will be something like 1,000 Palestinians dead for every 1 or 10 Israelis.

Palestinians will forever win the propaganda war when it comes to the total count of people around the world who support them,
compared to those who support Israel. how can it be any different?

But the key figures in world politics let Israel do most of what it wants when push comes to shove, so the above doesn't mean much.

 

[Revan]

Given the events of the past 36 hours, one can't be too cautious. The Israelis will be all tied up with a ground war in Gaza, so the likes of Hezbollah or Assad would have plenty of chances to advance their respective objectives in the north or in the Golan.

I believe Israel’s Air Force is more than capable to defend Israel from Hezbollah or Syria.

In fact, when this is all settled, I believe that everyone involved including Iran will play a high price.

 

[langster]

Yes, I ignore people who start whataboutism, try to find reasons and apologism for stone age barbarism, because it's simple. There is none, absolutely no excuse for massacring civilians. It's just a waste of time, energy and my well-being to read and to answer to such people. Feel free to ignore my postings too, that's why this board has this option.
By the way, saying this massacre is something that Israel's government wanted is for me on the same disgusting level as finding reasons for it.

I don't often put people on ignore as it's easy to skip past posts and if I don't agree and feel replying is pointless, I just don't reply. I've given up arguing on the internet, but I do like debate. I also find valuable information in many posts or from posters I don't agree with. I'm not always right, far from it, and I think it's always good to see differing opinions. It's only the outright lunatics I ever ignore.

I think you are confusing explaining and understanding for apologism and justification.

People are explaining why and yes, many (myself included) are bringing up past events and Israels barbaric acts and the way they treat Palestinians on a daily basis and also the continued oppression and illegal land grabbing and all its consequences. But that's not justifying Hamas or the attacks or using apologism. It's explaining reasons why, and understanding why. It doesn't mean people agree with it or how it was carried out or what went on. Nobody is justifying what went on at all.

As for saying Israels government wanted this, well obviously not everyone did, and that doesn't mean they wanted this level of an atrocity, but I am 99.9% sure Bibi wanted a reaction he could then himself use to react and do what he's always wanted to do. You only have to look at his actions, listen to his comments both past and present and see the way he's positioned his army and security forces in Gaza. And how he has planned for years to destroy Hamas.

So when you are commenting on events prior to yesterday where Palestinians were murdered or raped, or tortured, or lost more land to more settlements, were you apologising for it? Justifying it? Or were all those things ok because it's just terrorists and animals?

Just the same as you saying Hamas wanted this.....

 

[Drainy]

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fecking terrible

 

[Laurencio]

I think that solution died with Rabin. I don’t know why people still mention the two-state solution (in 1967 borders) as a realistic option.

Because if you reject the two state solution you end up in a situation where Israel annexes the entirety of Palestine and likely makes Muslim citizens second class to avoid a non-jewish democratic majority.

No one actually wants that.

 

[NicolaSacco]

I think that solution died with Rabin. I don’t know why people still mention the two-state solution (in 1967 borders) as a realistic option.

I don't think many people mentioning a two-state solution still expect it to follow the 1967 borders. But that doesn't mean there is no possible two-state solution.

 

[arnie_ni]

@arnie_ni the second tweet here should also help you understand the recent history.

Cheers

 

[calodo2003]

Pentagon to send ships, aircraft closer to Israel in show of force

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/08/pentagon-ships-aircraft-israel-hamas-00120523

Hopefully they won’t mistake one of ours for an Egyptian spy ship again.

 

[VorZakone]

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[Raoul]

I don't think many people mentioning a two-state solution still expect it to follow the 1967 borders. But that doesn't mean there is no possible two-state solution.

It was never going to happen anyway given that the Palestinians are splintered into two separate factions, each representing its own quasi-state; where neither seem to agree on a unified policy on how to engage with the Israelis.

 

[fergieisold]

The British man was serving in the IDF, he wasn't exactly there on a nice holiday.

agh, was he israeli with duel nationality?

 

[VorZakone]

American officials estimate: the ground operation in the Gaza Strip will begin in the next 24-48 hours

https://x.com/AmichaiStein1/status/1711097053260972415?s=20

 

[Revan]

I don't think many people mentioning a two-state solution still expect it to follow the 1967 borders. But that doesn't mean there is no possible two-state solution.

Gaza is essentially a concentration camp, and there is no chance that Israel will accept giving East Jerusalem. I guess a possible two-state solution on current borders with Jerusalem being part of Israel might be acceptable for Israel but not for Palestinians.

So, I think the plan died with Rabin.

I do not see any chance of this conflict ending soon. Two-state solution is dead, neither Egypt nor Jordan want to do anything with a three-state solution, so Palestinians won’t have a real place of their own. Which in turn is gonna radicalize them even more and create even more jihadist terrorists. Which in turn is gonna make Israeli have even less empathy for them, and the likes of hard right politicians like Netanyahu are gonna become even more mainstream.

I do not think what happened is gonna be repeated soon. Israel is gonna destroy Gaza and make their sponsors pay a high price. I also think Israel will be better prepared for the next round whenever it happens.

 

[ScholesyTheWise]

It was never going to happen anyway given that the Palestinians are splintered into two separate factions, each representing its own quasi-state; where neither seem to agree on a unified policy on how to engage with the Israelis.

Yeah, this 100%.