r/InternationalNews Apr 28 '24

Opinion/Analysis Why Joe Biden Won’t Stop Israel

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u/The_Big_Bog Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

Israel thinks pain and suffering will end terrorism.

Israel thinks that there are more than 100 hostages who were targeted only for being Israeli and kidnapped to Gaza for more than 200 days without contact with anyone. This includes their families or friends but also includes the red cross and any other humanitarian organization.

Israel won't and really shouldn't stop this war until everyone returns. They are battling a terrorist organization that gathered so much sympathy by hiding behind civilian structures and blaming everyone else on the damage. The ratio of cultural damage is unheard of, in comparison to any other war against in a civilian environment.

If Israel were able to find the leaders of hamas without hurting the civilians in gaza, it would obviously do so but that is not the case. Hamas knew that israel is stronger and would not just give up on our people - they knew that this will happen and they did it with joy and pride. They really hate our own people more than they love thiers.

edit: spelling

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u/_-BomBs-_ Apr 29 '24

If Israel had been better at taking care of the Palestinians there wouldn't be need for war or terrorism.

The fact that they are treating those people as subhuman and second citizens tells you all you need to know about Israels decency and normality.

They have no hope or future and are being tormented by a foe with endless power and resources in a place their ancestors called home for thousands of years.

If I was them I would be fighting too...

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u/The_Big_Bog Apr 29 '24

Btw I didn't want to make my long comment even longer, but even if Palestinians were treated like subhumans by Israel (and it's a huge if), is murder rape and kidnapping (including children) is the way to go? Could it really bring to any good solution? or will it say to Israelis, "Some of you thought that there is a chance for peace, you're absolutely wrong."

I once was in favor of a Palestinian state, and I know many who were too. I don't know anyone who truly believes that it's possible anymore. Especially not one that borders Israel. Our people will never feel safe after what happened and is still happening.

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u/_-BomBs-_ Apr 29 '24

Taking people's home from them will never be okay in my book.

I shouldn't even care, but this is just injustices that's just too much for me to look away anymore.