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Israel/Palestine
In reply to the discussion: In Gaza, there is no such thing as 'innocent civilians' [View all]King_David
(14,851 posts)13. The reason for Gaza was the 3000 rockets ,
As an Haaretz editorial explained the tunnels they found and the need to destroy them gave the attack legitimacy .
"The tunnel threat gives Israels Gaza offensive its legitimacy"
http://www.haaretz.com/opinion/1.607903
As for Hamas being responsible for the murdered teens , Oberliners post covers that .
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Confession by interrogation... with no legal representation that I am aware of.
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#10
Your argument does not require more than what you received. Enjoy your reliance on Bibi talk
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#16
+1. You reacted to his statement quite well, I feel. People who continue to support a government
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#4
Mounting evidence of deliberate attacks on Gaza health workers by Israeli army
Jefferson23
Aug 2014
#32