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In reply to the discussion: Why is no one talking about Israel attacking the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. [View all]
former9thward
(33,424 posts)5. The UN "members" were also part of Hamas.
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Why is no one talking about Israel attacking the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. [View all]
vsrazdem
Oct 2024
OP
If there was EVER a purpose for blue helmets... maybe NOW is the time and Lebanon is the place?
WarGamer
Oct 2024
#2
That does not even make sense. Whey would the United Nations want to keep hostages.
vsrazdem
Oct 2024
#3
"may have been involved" ... is admitted it and a relative few isn't a justification for murder. Our allies
uponit7771
Oct 2024
#52
UN peacekeepers are generally from countries that are not associated with the conflict.
haele
Oct 2024
#44
UNIFIL is not in gaza, and of course israel hasn't even alleged that the UN forces in Lebanon have taken any hostages...
ExciteBike66
Oct 2024
#15
So you believe that 12 months of rocket and missile fire targeting civilians
madaboutharry
Oct 2024
#33