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Think. Again.

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44. I've read that the majority of Gazans OPPOSE hamas...
Sun Nov 5, 2023, 06:26 PM
Nov 2023

I can't speak to the Palestinian population as a whole, but I found this article very interesting (and completely understandable):

From foreignaffairs.com:

"The argument that the entire population of Gaza can be held responsible for Hamas’s actions is quickly discredited when one looks at the facts. Arab Barometer, a research network where we serve as co-principal investigators, conducted a survey in Gaza and the West Bank days before the Israel-Hamas war broke out. The findings, published here for the first time, reveal that rather than supporting Hamas, the vast majority of Gazans have been frustrated with the armed group’s ineffective governance as they endure extreme economic hardship. Most Gazans do not align themselves with Hamas’s ideology, either. Unlike Hamas, whose goal is to destroy the Israeli state, the majority of survey respondents favored a two-state solution with an independent Palestine and Israel existing side by side.

(Full article: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/what-palestinians-really-think-hamas )

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No, I don't. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #1
It's possible that Israel pushes EVERY Palestinian out of NORTHERN Gaza. WarGamer Nov 2023 #2
Yes. marble falls Nov 2023 #3
The Israeli Government Does Deep State Witch Nov 2023 #4
Yes, some in the government, one minor minister thought dropping a nuclear weapon on Gaza Uncle Joe Nov 2023 #5
I believe Netanyahu does. LuvLoogie Nov 2023 #6
The Lukid party or the citizens ??? nt TeamProg Nov 2023 #7
Thank you for asking for that clarification. Think. Again. Nov 2023 #38
Certainly... there are some right-wing elements... Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #8
Like the person that heads the government. Cuthbert Allgood Nov 2023 #27
But even authoritarian leaders are limited ny what the wnylib Nov 2023 #30
I'd say that's right. And applies to Hamas too... Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #35
Do you really think... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #39
Like anything, it's a mixture Happy Hoosier Nov 2023 #42
I've read that the majority of Gazans OPPOSE hamas... Think. Again. Nov 2023 #44
No I don't think Israeli citizens want that. What the Netanyahu government wants - I'm not so sure. Nanjeanne Nov 2023 #9
Can you define "Israel" more specifically for purposes of your question? RockRaven Nov 2023 #10
You make a good point. BlueCheeseAgain Nov 2023 #14
Thank you for that clarification. Think. Again. Nov 2023 #40
No Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2023 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Nov 2023 #12
Click Info ahimsa Nov 2023 #18
This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Nov 2023 #20
I can't speak for the poster, but maybe not Polybius Nov 2023 #21
Nothing stops you from alerting on this OP if you feel it niyad Nov 2023 #26
They haven't tried to do that for 75 years, genocide is not their agenda, survival is elias7 Nov 2023 #13
A government ministry proposed expelling people in Gaza. David__77 Nov 2023 #15
A government Minister with scope about equal to Head Librarian. CincyDem Nov 2023 #31
Yup MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #16
Nope. Not a single thought that they would. jimfields33 Nov 2023 #17
Netanyahu and his government Bettie Nov 2023 #19
Nope n/t SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2023 #22
Like Dave Matthews, I think an eye for an eye leaves a room full of blind men. n/t ms liberty Nov 2023 #23
Yes. Autumn Nov 2023 #24
There is so much to know about Netanyahu - much history to read about and reasons to be very unsure of his Nanjeanne Nov 2023 #25
Maybe, yes, Netanyahu does and other hardliners. Lunabell Nov 2023 #28
No Arazi Nov 2023 #29
I would say... Mike Nelson Nov 2023 #32
No, I don't. Hamas, however, wants every Israeli man woman & child dead, & Hamas doesn't care... Hekate Nov 2023 #33
They are trying to decimate Hamas, which hides behind civilians. ananda Nov 2023 #34
Yes. Bibi wants them to go South and keep on going. RussellCattle Nov 2023 #36
Elements within Netanyahu's coalition most definitely do. I do not think the majority of Israelis do. nt Celerity Nov 2023 #37
yes WhiteTara Nov 2023 #41
Absolutely. Butterflylady Nov 2023 #43
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