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May all live in peace.Israel has proposed a two-month pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held in the territory, US media has reported. Officials have offered the deal to Hamas through mediators in Qatar and Egypt, the political website Axios reported, citing top Israeli officials. It would not include any agreement to end the war.
Israel proposes two-month pause in fighting in exchange for all Hamas hostages
Israel has proposed a two-month pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of all remaining hostages held in the territory, US media has reported.www.yahoo.com
I saw that early in the conflict. There's been little said since. It's not a permanent solution. The chemicals are not safe to use and I don't know how expensive they are. Apparently they were more for blocking side tunnels to prevent ambushes after the troops had passed by in the main tunnel.
Israel has said it will be a long war. Some seem to think that Hamas is just a gang of thugs that will dissolve under pressure. Not at all. They are hard line Muslim fanatics for whom death is a ticket to "paradise". Deceived, of course. They remind me of the Japanese soldiers in WW2.The Wall Street Journal reported American intelligence estimates confirmed that the Islamic Resistance Movement ( Hamas ) still possesses enough ammunition to strike Israel for several more months, and quoted Israeli officials as admitting that the goal of destroying Hamas during the war on Gaza “was not achieved,” despite Air and ground campaign and massive destruction. The newspaper quoted American officials as confirming that the Hamas movement is restructuring its police force in parts of Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip, in addition to providing emergency services, stressing that the movement’s survival raises questions about the possibility of Israel achieving its goals in the war.
An Israeli military officer also confirmed to the newspaper that Hamas authorities linked to the Ministry of Interior had returned to Gaza City, including areas that the Israeli army said were under its control. Israeli officials acknowledged to the newspaper that Hamas fighters are adapting to the fighting, and military analysts said that the movement's new tactics are to fight in smaller groups and hide the ambushes it sets for Israeli forces, which shows its ability to withstand the destruction of large areas in the Gaza Strip.
Retired Army General Joseph Votel - who led US military operations in the Middle East - confirmed to the newspaper that Hamas is resilient and has shown that it is still capable of fighting despite its losses, as he put it.
Operation Iron Swords
Hamas launched a large scale surprise attack - Operation Al-Aqsa Flood - on Saturday 07 October 2023 involving aerial, sea and ground operations from the Gaza Strip, often described as the worlds largest open-air prison. Israel responded with a massive bombardment - Operation Iron Swords.www.globalsecurity.org
Wishful thinking doth not a two state solution make. Netanyahu is a realist. The world is demanding that he give space to Israel's worst enemy. It's idiotic, unnecessary and will not end the conflict. Hatred of Israel is in the Arab DNA. Even those who put up with Israel are self serving Sunnis. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend". For now, anyway.
Israel is fundamentally a secular state. It has been fighting for its existence for 75 years. I suggest that they have a low tolerance level for anything that puts them at more risk. Ukraine let down its guard. That did not end well.
Israel is a secular State, established after a long period, ostensibly by the UN though heavily prepared for by the UK. In part, it is a Western Solution for the Levant, and problematic in execution.
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I think it tragic people would support the destruction of Israel. That is what support for their enemies is.When broken down by party, 66% of Republicans, 51% of Democrats, and 43% of "true independents" support increasing or maintaining funding to Israel. Only 19% of Republicans support a decrease in funding, compared with 27% of Democrats. However, 2% of Democrats and 4% of Independents support giving money to Hamas.Majority of American voters support taxpayer funding of Israel
The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted with Noble Predictive Insights, shows that 31% of Americans support increasing current funding
The Israeli lobby has been very successful in separating the notion of aid to Israel from other foreign aid money.When broken down by party, 66% of Republicans, 51% of Democrats, and 43% of "true independents" support increasing or maintaining funding to Israel. Only 19% of Republicans support a decrease in funding, compared with 27% of Democrats. However, 2% of Democrats and 4% of Independents support giving money to Hamas.Majority of American voters support taxpayer funding of Israel
The Center Square Voters' Voice Poll, conducted with Noble Predictive Insights, shows that 31% of Americans support increasing current funding
I was referring to Ukraine as an example of why Israel is not going to kowtow to western demands to end the war.
Obstacles are miracles waiting to happen.
I'll say it again. Israel is a secular state.
