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Two murdered in Washington
The gunman reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire killing two embassy employees.
The sole suspect identified as 30 year old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?
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"Two murdered in Washington
The gunman reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire killing two embassy employees.
The sole suspect identified as 30 year old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?
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While it might technically fit the definition (but probably doesn't), it's more of a hate crime. Unless he's actually affiliated with an organisation with a political agenda (probably not, but maybe). |
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"Two murdered in Washington
The gunman reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire killing two embassy employees.
The sole suspect identified as 30 year old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?
While it might technically fit the definition (but probably doesn't), it's more of a hate crime. Unless he's actually affiliated with an organisation with a political agenda (probably not, but maybe)."
Not sure you have to be affiliated to anything to be a terrorist. I’ve not seen any details of this incident, this is just a general comment. The lines between the two are certainly open to interpretation |
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"Two murdered in Washington
The gunman reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire killing two embassy employees.
The sole suspect identified as 30 year old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?
While it might technically fit the definition (but probably doesn't), it's more of a hate crime. Unless he's actually affiliated with an organisation with a political agenda (probably not, but maybe).
Not sure you have to be affiliated to anything to be a terrorist. I’ve not seen any details of this incident, this is just a general comment. The lines between the two are certainly open to interpretation "
Correct. But a hate crime has no reason except to vent anger/frustration/hatred. Terrorism is about causing terror to further a political or religious aim. Were he a member of an organisation who claimed responsibility, it would be more likely considered terrorism. If it's a hateful nutter with a gun, it's not. |
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"Two murdered in Washington
The gunman reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” before opening fire killing two embassy employees.
The sole suspect identified as 30 year old Elias Rodriguez from Chicago.
Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?
While it might technically fit the definition (but probably doesn't), it's more of a hate crime. Unless he's actually affiliated with an organisation with a political agenda (probably not, but maybe).
Not sure you have to be affiliated to anything to be a terrorist. I’ve not seen any details of this incident, this is just a general comment. The lines between the two are certainly open to interpretation
Correct. But a hate crime has no reason except to vent anger/frustration/hatred. Terrorism is about causing terror to further a political or religious aim. Were he a member of an organisation who claimed responsibility, it would be more likely considered terrorism. If it's a hateful nutter with a gun, it's not."
Correct. But the political climate can make a hate crime a terrorist act. Terrorism is fundamentally based on hate. There are things that are clearly one or the other but as I say, the middle ground is open to interpretation |
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"But the political climate can make a hate crime a terrorist act. Terrorism is fundamentally based on hate. "
...not sure we agree on this point. Terrorism can be inspired by hate but, ultimately, is designed to cause terror. The purpose of the terror is generally to achieve a goal. So one can be a terrorist with absolutely no hate, it could simply be a means to an end. One might not harbour a shred of hatred towards a bus full of people, but might blow them up to apply pressure to a government, for example. |
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Netenyahu has made Jews around the world unsafe.
Utterly ridiculous all because he's a corrupt twat and wants to stay in power. Anti Semitism is on the rise.
Justice needs to be given to the Palestinians for the IDF and his crimes or more wannabe vigalinates will pop up.
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"Netenyahu has made Jews around the world unsafe."
Don't be an idiot.
For centuries Jews have been expelled, reviled, beaten, shot, rounded up, ensIaved, gassed, tortured and more simply for being Jewish. Since they've had their own country they've been scrutinised way more than any other state, experienced holocaust inversion, gaslighting, boycotts and all manner of unfounded crap.
And now you're blaming a Jew for responding to the worst attack on Jews since WW2. 🙄
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"Netenyahu has made Jews around the world unsafe.
Utterly ridiculous all because he's a corrupt twat and wants to stay in power. Anti Semitism is on the rise.
Justice needs to be given to the Palestinians for the IDF and his crimes or more wannabe vigalinates will pop up.
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Sounds like the Jews here were “asking for it”.
Victim of a terrorist attack? Probably your own fault. |
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"Netenyahu has made Jews around the world unsafe.
Utterly ridiculous all because he's a corrupt twat and wants to stay in power. Anti Semitism is on the rise.
Justice needs to be given to the Palestinians for the IDF and his crimes or more wannabe vigalinates will pop up.
Sounds like the Jews here were “asking for it”.
Victim of a terrorist attack? Probably your own fault."
Sorry having difficulty trying to understand what it is you are actually trying to say. Any chance you can clarify this please?
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By *abioMan 11 weeks ago
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They will end adding the “federal hate crime” provision to the murder charges incoming.. which means “if” he lives, he will likely get a multiplier on his sentence
Because it’s in DC I bet the new DOJ ask for the death penalty
It will be an interesting argument as they will claim it was race induced.. and he is going to claim it was political! |
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"Hmmm looks like this is a Netanyahu's support post."
Many of us dislike his tactics. He's potentially prolonging the war, for his own political ends, including avoiding prison. Many people in Israel are unhappy with him and don't view his behaviour as helping the hostages, or their country. There's widespread concerns for people who have been denied sufficient care, with aid supplies restricted. .
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This US incident is presumably a lone wolf, attacking for his own reasons. Terrorism has many disputed definitions. His behaviour is abhorrent, as all life is precious |
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"The killer has been identified as Elias Rodgriguez, a known left wing activist and BLM supporter. What a fucking surprise  "
According to The Times of Israel*
Also what’s wrong with being a left wing activist, exactly? |
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"The killer has been identified as Elias Rodgriguez, a known left wing activist and BLM supporter. What a fucking surprise
According to The Times of Israel*
Also what’s wrong with being a left wing activist, exactly? "
No mate, according to many news sources. Take your blinkers off  And I notice you didn't also say "what's wrong with being a BLM supporter". Good call.  |
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"The killer has been identified as Elias Rodgriguez, a known left wing activist and BLM supporter. What a fucking surprise
According to The Times of Israel*
Also what’s wrong with being a left wing activist, exactly?
No mate, according to many news sources. Take your blinkers off And I notice you didn't also say "what's wrong with being a BLM supporter". Good call. "
I would happily ask what’s wrong with being a BLM supporter, tbf. So I ask again, what’s wrong with being a left wing activist?
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"Netenyahu has made Jews around the world unsafe.
Don't be an idiot.
For centuries Jews have been expelled, reviled, beaten, shot, rounded up, ensIaved, gassed, tortured and more simply for being Jewish. Since they've had their own country they've been scrutinised way more than any other state, experienced holocaust inversion, gaslighting, boycotts and all manner of unfounded crap.
And now you're blaming a Jew for responding to the worst attack on Jews since WW2. 🙄
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What's your point IDF have used horrific tactics against civilians right now, and with basic research by anyone, for many decades prior.
This is not some gaslighting crap, people have died and suffered and no justice has been given. Your clearly the thick one here.
Now Jews all across the world are suffering from the hate of fools like them and wannabe vigalanties are everywhere.
Negotiations is the right way. Brute force doesn't solve anything.
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"Will this be labelled a terrorist attack ?"
"While it might technically fit the definition (but probably doesn't), it's more of a hate crime. Unless he's actually affiliated with an organisation with a political agenda (probably not, but maybe)."
I'm going to suggest that it's closer to terrorism.
If he'd walked up and shot them without a word, I'd say it was a hate crime. If he'd shouted "murdering bastards" and then shot them, I'd say it was a hate crime. But in fact he shouted "free Palestine", before shooting them. That sounds to me like a political statement, and one intended to be heard by onlookers. I see that as the mark of a terrorist (albeit possibly a lone one). |
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"What's your point IDF have used horrific tactics against civilians right now, and with basic research by anyone, for many decades prior.
This is not some gaslighting crap, people have died and suffered and no justice has been given. Your clearly the thick one here.
Now Jews all across the world are suffering from the hate of fools like them and wannabe vigalanties are everywhere.
Negotiations is the right way. Brute force doesn't solve anything. "
My point is, that posts like the above pretty much suggest antisemitism is the fault of the Jews.
Also, name one war in history that has ended with just negotiation?
I'm sure there will be one or too, but it sure ain't the majority. |
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"What's your point IDF have used horrific tactics against civilians right now, and with basic research by anyone, for many decades prior.
This is not some gaslighting crap, people have died and suffered and no justice has been given. Your clearly the thick one here.
Now Jews all across the world are suffering from the hate of fools like them and wannabe vigalanties are everywhere.
Negotiations is the right way. Brute force doesn't solve anything.
My point is, that posts like the above pretty much suggest antisemitism is the fault of the Jews.
Also, name one war in history that has ended with just negotiation?
I'm sure there will be one or too, but it sure ain't the majority."
Ultimately all wars end in negotiation. |
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It is inevitable someone watching the media reports on Gaza will loose his mind and do something irrational.
It doesn't help the Palestinians cause.
Will it stop the war no.
Will it change Netanyahus mind no.
The guy just made history, and notoriaty.
Democracy and violence don't mix.
What happened to walking around with sandwich board protesting? |
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By *abioMan 11 weeks ago
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I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
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Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get."
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that."
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
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Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them."
Israel has responded proportionately to the October 7th pogrom.
There should be no hiding place for terrorists.
There is always collateral damage in war. How many “innocent civilians” did Britain and its allies kill in World War II?
None of this would be happening but for Hamas. The people of Gaza should take it up with them. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them.
Israel has responded proportionately to the October 7th pogrom.
There should be no hiding place for terrorists.
There is always collateral damage in war. How many “innocent civilians” did Britain and its allies kill in World War II?
None of this would be happening but for Hamas. The people of Gaza should take it up with them."
Did this conflict start with October 7th, then?
Is it proportional to break ceasefire agreements? |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
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Fancy being so out of touch with the reality of your government stopping aid and despite internationally respected organisations with a long track record of impartiality whose sole existence is to save the lives of the vulnerable in conflicts you try to smear other leaders for telling it as it actually is.
And as those around you call children legitimate targets ..
Obscene..
When your breaking international laws..
Netanyahu's accusations and his attempts to never face criticism in going beyond what is acceptable are both shallow and transparent, they are not justified actions in response to the vile attack of 7 Oct.. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them.
Israel has responded proportionately to the October 7th pogrom.
There should be no hiding place for terrorists.
There is always collateral damage in war. How many “innocent civilians” did Britain and its allies kill in World War II?
None of this would be happening but for Hamas. The people of Gaza should take it up with them."
Indeed, no hiding places for terrorists. But who is it inflicting the terror on civilians? |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them.
Israel has responded proportionately to the October 7th pogrom.
There should be no hiding place for terrorists.
There is always collateral damage in war. How many “innocent civilians” did Britain and its allies kill in World War II?
None of this would be happening but for Hamas. The people of Gaza should take it up with them.
Indeed, no hiding places for terrorists. But who is it inflicting the terror on civilians?"
Hamas is, on Israelis and on its “own” people.
The Israelis are being very restrained in the circumstances.
No doubt they try to minimise civilian losses but it’s difficult when the enemy hides behind civilians.
Plus I guess they have to make a clinical calculation as to how they can best and most quickly protect Israeli lives and minimise Israeli casualties. Just as the Allies had to when they were bombing German cities or dropping nuclear bombs on Japan. |
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Many Muslim countries are becoming increasingly liberal and secular while Muslim communities in Europe become increasingly extreme and intolerant. Starmer and Macron will obviously bend their views to get these votes. |
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"I think it’s disgusting that the Israeli prime minister and several of his ministers are alluding that the joint statement made by the uk, french and Canadians means they all now have blood on their hands for this and are now fuelling antisemitism…..
If I was the uk government I’d now sanction every Israeli person in cabinet
Not unlikely.
Labour’s electoral position continues to deteriorate by the day. They will need every Muslim vote they can get.
A more effective strategy than courting the Jewish vote, surely on demographics alone.
I’d rather they focussed on the British vote, regardless of religion but I’m odd like that.
This is the problem that Israel will have medium to longer term.
Historically Israel could have relied on support from Western countries without any question.
Nowadays those countries increasingly have to pander to the growing Islamic demographic, and that situation will only get worse. Sooner or later Israel will be faced with a Western Europe that is not just ambivalent in its support, but which is downright hostile.
Should Israel expect support ‘without question’?
Should anyone? Atrocities are atrocities regardless of who commits them. And Israel have and are committing them.
Israel has responded proportionately to the October 7th pogrom.
There should be no hiding place for terrorists.
There is always collateral damage in war. How many “innocent civilians” did Britain and its allies kill in World War II?
None of this would be happening but for Hamas. The people of Gaza should take it up with them.
Indeed, no hiding places for terrorists. But who is it inflicting the terror on civilians?
Hamas is, on Israelis and on its “own” people.
The Israelis are being very restrained in the circumstances.
No doubt they try to minimise civilian losses but it’s difficult when the enemy hides behind civilians.
Plus I guess they have to make a clinical calculation as to how they can best and most quickly protect Israeli lives and minimise Israeli casualties. Just as the Allies had to when they were bombing German cities or dropping nuclear bombs on Japan. "
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"Surrender is negotiation. "
Only if you're nitpicking.
Surrender doesn't involve a two-way dialogue, it means submitting to the will of the conquering army.
That's why 12 million Germans found themselves transferred out of Poland at the end of WW2 and the rest of Germany divided up between east and west. |
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"How about blocking aid?"
They blocked aid while they were already aware of stockpiles and Hamas appropriating it.
Article 23 of the Geneva Convention says that a country can refuse or block aid if it's being used by an enemy.
Regardless of that, Israel doesn't really owe them as much as a sandwich.
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"Surrender is negotiation.
Only if you're nitpicking.
Surrender doesn't involve a two-way dialogue, it means submitting to the will of the conquering army.
That's why 12 million Germans found themselves transferred out of Poland at the end of WW2 and the rest of Germany divided up between east and west."
Surrender can be refused or conditional. It’s the first negotiation in the end of war. |
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"How about blocking aid?
They blocked aid while they were already aware of stockpiles and Hamas appropriating it.
Article 23 of the Geneva Convention says that a country can refuse or block aid if it's being used by an enemy.
Regardless of that, Israel doesn't really owe them as much as a sandwich.
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There really is nothing you won’t defend of the IDF, eh? Seldom have I encountered such stone headedness. |
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"How about blocking aid?
They blocked aid while they were already aware of stockpiles and Hamas appropriating it.
Article 23 of the Geneva Convention says that a country can refuse or block aid if it's being used by an enemy.
Regardless of that, Israel doesn't really owe them as much as a sandwich.
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wow you really lack any compassion. So innocent children are the enemy! No doubt you believe Adolf Netanyahu is a saint. |
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"wow you really lack any compassion. So innocent children are the enemy! No doubt you believe Adolf Netanyahu is a saint. "
Innocent children are being used as pawns in a game by Jihadist nutjobs willing to sacrifice them for their long lost cause.
If they cared about their children they'd lay down their arms - and maybe give them the chance of a better life as a result.
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"There really is nothing you won’t defend of the IDF, eh? Seldom have I encountered such stone headedness."
I do not defend everything they do, no.
But I can almost guarantee that I know more about the Israeli-Arab conflict and it's history than most other people posting in here.
I mean, there are a couple, but it's the exception rather than the rule - as such I come from a place of education rather than knee-jerk reaction. |
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"There really is nothing you won’t defend of the IDF, eh? Seldom have I encountered such stone headedness.
I do not defend everything they do, no.
But I can almost guarantee that I know more about the Israeli-Arab conflict and it's history than most other people posting in here.
I mean, there are a couple, but it's the exception rather than the rule - as such I come from a place of education rather than knee-jerk reaction."
You also come from a place of inherent bias, and it’s important that you recognise that. |
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"You also come from a place of inherent bias, and it’s important that you recognise that. "
When I was younger I was very pro-Palestine - I followed all the leftist narrative, boycotted Israeli products etc.
Then one day I realised that I was missing key information and decided to start researching the issue properly - like a real deep dive that lasted a long time (think years), and flipped back and forth several times in this research.
It's absolutely clear to me that while wrongs have been done on both sides, that Israel or Jews or the Zionist movement beforehand was always provoked or attacked first - and that they have every legal right to be where they are, in their ancestral homeland and do whatever it takes to ensure their safety there.
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"How about blocking aid?
They blocked aid while they were already aware of stockpiles and Hamas appropriating it.
Article 23 of the Geneva Convention says that a country can refuse or block aid if it's being used by an enemy.
Regardless of that, Israel doesn't really owe them as much as a sandwich.
wow you really lack any compassion. So innocent children are the enemy! No doubt you believe Adolf Netanyahu is a saint. "
Get of your high horse. Netanyahu is only trying to preserve the future of the Israeli people. The only way to do that is to make the natives a insignificant minority like happened in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and U.S.
If you let them live in large numbers, they will soon take over like they did in South Africa, Zimbabwe etc.. |
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You also come from a place of inherent bias, and it’s important that you recognise that.
What is his inherent bias?"
There’s clearly a bias towards Israel - demonstrated by several quotes on the subject, notably on supplying aid to victims.
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You also come from a place of inherent bias, and it’s important that you recognise that.
What is his inherent bias?
There’s clearly a bias towards Israel - demonstrated by several quotes on the subject, notably on supplying aid to victims.
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"There’s clearly a bias towards Israel - demonstrated by several quotes on the subject, notably on supplying aid to victims. "
Yes, but that bias has come after a lot of study - and there is a long history of Arab lies inciting hatred from at least the 1920s.
If Hamas is stealing aid - and there is enough footage to suggest it is - then, under Article 23 of the Geneva Convention, there is no obligation to continue providing it.
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