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In reply to the discussion: Israel vs Iran: This War Has Been Decades in the Making [View all]Richard D
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. . . is quite possibly a fabrication of the GHM. And, it is on Hamas. They could have released the hostages at any time and laid down their weapons, faced the consequences, and the war would have been over. At any time since 2005, when Israel left Gaza, they could have had peace negotiations. They could have spent the billions upon billions they received on helping bring Gaza into the 21st century. Instead, well, October 7, which can never be forgotten or forgiven. Sorry, it's not Israel's fault.
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I'm all for letting Israel and Iran slug it out between themselves without direct US forces involvement,
MarineCombatEngineer
Jun 18
#22
Israel is the source of constant strife and instability in the region?
MarineCombatEngineer
Jun 18
#42
Anti-Zionism is opposition to Zionism, the movement for the self-determination and statehood of the Jewish people. nt
LexVegas
Jun 18
#26
Yes, I believe in a 2 state solution. However the Palestinians are a defeated people.
tritsofme
Jun 18
#32