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Israel/Palestine
In reply to the discussion: In Gaza, there is no such thing as 'innocent civilians' [View all]kayecy
(1,417 posts)24. You wrote.........
"The reason for Gaza was the 3000 rockets ...."
An odd headline to write if you didn't think Isael's actions were reasonable, but more important, what do you actually think?
Do you, or do you not think it was reasonable for Israel to carry out an offensive that resulted in the deaths of 1,800, mainly civilians?
Of course Israel would not know exactly how many civilians they would kill but they certainly knew that an extensive bombing and shelling campaign on such a crowded area, would kill and maim many, many children and non-combatants.
An odd headline to write if you didn't think Isael's actions were reasonable, but more important, what do you actually think?
Do you, or do you not think it was reasonable for Israel to carry out an offensive that resulted in the deaths of 1,800, mainly civilians?
Of course Israel would not know exactly how many civilians they would kill but they certainly knew that an extensive bombing and shelling campaign on such a crowded area, would kill and maim many, many children and non-combatants.
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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