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In reply to the discussion: 13,000 dead children in Gaza [View all]radius777
(3,635 posts)32. Far right Likud started this by IDF raid of the Al-Aqsa Mosque
during Ramadan amongst other provocations (gov't sponsored settler violence etc) which led to the 10-7 attack in retaliation. Bibi was looking for a pretext.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Al-Aqsa_clashes
A series of violent confrontations occurred between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem in April 2023. After the evening Ramadan prayer, Palestinians barricaded themselves inside the mosque, prompted by reports that Jews planned to sacrifice a goat at the site (which is forbidden by Israeli law). In response, Israeli police raided the mosque in riot gear, injuring 50 people and arresting at least 400.
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Following the incident, Palestinian militant groups warned of further confrontation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that nine rockets were fired from Gaza Strip toward Israel.
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On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched a major surprise attack on Israel with rocket barrage and an incursion. The commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif, claimed the attack was conducted in response to "desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque".
A series of violent confrontations occurred between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem in April 2023. After the evening Ramadan prayer, Palestinians barricaded themselves inside the mosque, prompted by reports that Jews planned to sacrifice a goat at the site (which is forbidden by Israeli law). In response, Israeli police raided the mosque in riot gear, injuring 50 people and arresting at least 400.
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Following the incident, Palestinian militant groups warned of further confrontation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that nine rockets were fired from Gaza Strip toward Israel.
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On 7 October 2023, Hamas launched a major surprise attack on Israel with rocket barrage and an incursion. The commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif, claimed the attack was conducted in response to "desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque".
Hamas is a terror organization - one that was long enabled by Netanyahu in a cynical divide and conquer strategy. Neither Hamas nor the Likud care about the Palestinian people, who are an oppressed people with little self determination.
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So the Israelis are making themselves look "worse than the Russians"
DemocraticPatriot
Mar 2024
#130
As I said, I was focusing on the "official" portion of the OP. I'm not "dismissing".
maxsolomon
Feb 2024
#88
The IDF did not "miss the target 10,000 times." They have been hitting Hamas.
SunSeeker
Mar 2024
#136
I've asked to be DMd their names so we can be sure to put them on block. When I get those names I'll let you know
Nanjeanne
Feb 2024
#96
Clearly there are many who believe the Israeli military is justified in killing
iemanja
Feb 2024
#72
There are people on DU who believe Hamas has done nothing wrong? And they are still members?
Nanjeanne
Feb 2024
#94
Thanks. I've had many conversations with people I absolutely disagree with but I've never run into anyone who thinks
Nanjeanne
Feb 2024
#100
No, it hit me that you are using an ancient religious text to support what is happening in gaza
obamanut2012
Feb 2024
#24
Unfortunately believe this is going to cause a Young voter issue for Biden..
DemocratInPa
Feb 2024
#15
Wonder how many would be alive if Hammas had released the hostages they kidnapped.
WiseElder
Feb 2024
#42
No, the stampeding of the aid trucks occured first. It was not caused by IDF.
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#49
Yup. A lot of people are letting themselves get played by Hamas/Putin propaganda. nt
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#50
No, they are responding to lies. Which they have a right to believe. But it hurts us all.
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#76
The lie that Israel is intentionally killing innocent civilians with our help. nt
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#80
If you can't see the difference between Hamas intentionally going out to kill babies in their cribs in Israel...
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#85
"We have little to zero control of what Israel does." Absurd. Israel receives
radius777
Feb 2024
#55
The US has sent weapons there on an emergency basis to facilitate this military campaign.
David__77
Feb 2024
#67
The Ministry's track record in THIS conflict has not aligned with the UN and Israel.
SunSeeker
Feb 2024
#98
I read this article before. And want to point out the main point (buried in the middle)
SlimJimmy
Mar 2024
#141