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In reply to the discussion: Hamas leader in Gaza declares intifada as deadly attacks continue [View all]nyabingi
(1,145 posts)21. Everyone has a right to defend themselves
even if it amounts to throwing rocks.
Israel is despised by so many worldwide because they are bullies using advanced weaponry against people who stand no chance to match their firepower. Yet there are people who want to pretend Israel is the underdog and that we should feel sorry for them and empathize with their violence against their neighbors.
If no rocket or stone was thrown from Gaza towards Israel for the next 40 years, Israel would still find reasons to make the Gazans' life a living hell. You know that's true because their ultimate goal is to push the Palestinians either into the sea or into some neighboring country.
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Hamas leader in Gaza declares intifada as deadly attacks continue [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2015
OP
they should throw rocks at their billionaire leaders who gouge them and sell their land
wordpix
Oct 2015
#4
there are! And they made their money gouging people at the tunnels, selling Palest. land,
wordpix
Oct 2015
#11
What do you think would happen if the Israelis just let the Palestinians throw
JDPriestly
Oct 2015
#18
My question is what do you think would happen if the Israelis just let the Palestinians
JDPriestly
Oct 2015
#23
It would seem that he/she is an apologist for those that seek the destruction of Israel. eom.
GGJohn
Oct 2015
#68
I think that the stone-throwing would escalate into more serious violence that
JDPriestly
Oct 2015
#47