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In reply to the discussion: Most Americans oppose sending U.S. troops to defend Israel, poll finds [View all]
MarineCombatEngineer
(14,551 posts)31. Well, refusing to supply Israel with the needed weapons systems has already been ruled out
by the Biden Admin, including by VP Harris just the other day, so that's a non starter.
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Most Americans oppose sending U.S. troops to defend Israel, poll finds [View all]
onandup
Aug 2024
OP
I think it is time for a permanent cease fire and begin working towards a 2 state solution.
walkingman
Aug 2024
#2
Why not a two country solution. This way Israel does not have a say at all with how Palestinians run
jimfields33
Aug 2024
#53
I used to believe in a 2 state solution. 10/7 terrorist attack changed my mind to 100% support for Israel.
PeaceWave
Aug 2024
#57
So your solution is to just set back and let Israel be attacked from all sides?
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#17
Well, refusing to supply Israel with the needed weapons systems has already been ruled out
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#31
And alot of those signatory countries will refuse to enforce those warrants,
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#36
Never. As The Magistrate said, Americans are always opposed to theoretical warfare.
yardwork
Aug 2024
#48
I would, as the vast majority of Americans, oppose US combat troops on the ground.
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#30
Actual troops on the ground fighting on behalf of Israel would be opposed by the vast majority of Americans.
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#44
In April, the US engaged in direct combat to defend Israeli terrotory for the first time ever
onandup
Aug 2024
#47
And the US has been in active combat against the Houthis attempting to target commercial shipping
MarineCombatEngineer
Aug 2024
#52
But I thought the republicans were isolationists who oppose getting involved in other country's wars.
Crunchy Frog
Aug 2024
#55