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Two sources at least sarisataka Apr 24 #1
All that you point out plus, Hamas has 'sponsors' who probably make sure they eat and have ammo Attilatheblond Apr 24 #3
Prior to the latest phase of this conflict sarisataka Apr 24 #6
3. Hamas is indistinguishable from Voltaire2 Apr 24 #7
Hamas are people in Gaza... sarisataka Apr 24 #8
Hamas is the people of Gaza. Voltaire2 Apr 24 #9
I am glad you recognize Hamas is primarily made up of Gazans sarisataka Apr 24 #12
A subtle distinction. Igel Apr 24 #13
After six months it is clear that the community of Gaza, the people of Gaza Voltaire2 Apr 24 #15
So is your point that the people of Gaza support the eradication of israel? onenote Apr 24 #16
Do they have anyone else to turn to? I know they have had no elections but Autumn Apr 24 #17
The point is that a military objective to eliminate Voltaire2 Apr 25 #18
Nothing but a military solution would ever be accepted by Israel. Autumn Apr 25 #19
Yes, and what does that mean in this case? Voltaire2 Apr 25 #26
Nothing changes and the deaths in Gaza will go on. Autumn Apr 25 #31
Are you arguing that the populace of Gaza IS Hamas, and therefore responsible for Oct 7? Happy Hoosier Apr 25 #20
Sure. Voltaire2 Apr 25 #23
I'd say your argument is all wet. Happy Hoosier Apr 25 #24
Ok, If you read upthread I said 'approximately', obviously not every single individual. Voltaire2 Apr 25 #25
If that's the case.... Happy Hoosier Apr 25 #27
So keep on killing and starving the people of Gaza until they support your approved political organization? Voltaire2 Apr 25 #29
Then They Are All Combatants, And None Protected Persons The Magistrate Apr 25 #28
I'm not having it both ways. Voltaire2 Apr 25 #30
The Hamas leaders live in Qatar Barry Markson Apr 24 #2
I'm sure they toil all day in the fields... ExciteBike66 Apr 24 #4
Hamas gets first bid on any food aid. LeftInTX Apr 24 #5
Maybe netanyahu should be thinking about THAT. Think. Again. Apr 24 #10
I guess we'll just have to wait until all the civilians are done away with Ping Tung Apr 24 #11
At this rate it will take a long, long time. Igel Apr 24 #14
And the Allies killed 125K civilians in Berlin in a bit over 2 weeks. Happy Hoosier Apr 25 #21
Hamas gets first take at the food and water aid agencies bring in Johnny2X2X Apr 25 #22
Today a Hamas leader threatened to attack the floating pier Mosby Apr 25 #32
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