When considering Israel's motive for maneuvering the US into taking this action, I am mindful of other big issue Israel is likely addressing (besides nuclear capability).
Iran has been funding proxy groups on Israel's borders for years, who harass and kill Israeli citizens. While Israel has, at least temporarily, severely damaged these gr…
When considering Israel's motive for maneuvering the US into taking this action, I am mindful of other big issue Israel is likely addressing (besides nuclear capability).
Iran has been funding proxy groups on Israel's borders for years, who harass and kill Israeli citizens. While Israel has, at least temporarily, severely damaged these groups, they will likely reappear in one form or another.
Israel wants to eliminate Iran's capability to support these groups. This probably means more action than simply eliminating nuclear weapon sites and will require much more assistance from the US.
October 7 has appeared to forever change Israeli tolerance of Iran's support for these proxy groups. The horrible attack by Hamas on that day has only led to the gruesome assaults against Hamas' own people (who they hide amongst) and now this reckoning with its unknown consequences. Consequences that may include eliminating one state sponsor of terrorist groups, but do little to stop the cycle of hate and revenge.
This is correct - history started on Oct 7, and nothing happened before Oct 7.
There is absolutely no justification for any of Israel's enemies to attack Israel ever, but every atrocity that Israel ever committed for 75 years before Oct 7, or since Oct 7, is fully justified by what happened on Oct 7.
Israel is the only victim, the perfect victim, the forever victim.
If you find error in this post-hoc logic, you are an antisemite, and want to kill all Jews everywhere.
Similar to Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah both publicly stated their support for the destruction of Israel. Prior to October 7th, I thought Hamas opposed negotiating with Israel on a two state solution. Just going by what I've read from multiple news sources and heard their leaders and members say in videos/news stories.
And Israel has citizens who, with govt. support, have moved onto and seized land owned by Palestinians. This is wrong. Israel has now killed thousands of civilians in their desire to eliminate Hamas (the group that wants to destroy Israel).
Primarily targeting and killing non-combatants, like Hamas on October 7th, makes people hate you more. Killing non-combatants in search of your enemy, like Israel, also makes people hate you more.
When considering Israel's motive for maneuvering the US into taking this action, I am mindful of other big issue Israel is likely addressing (besides nuclear capability).
Iran has been funding proxy groups on Israel's borders for years, who harass and kill Israeli citizens. While Israel has, at least temporarily, severely damaged these groups, they will likely reappear in one form or another.
Israel wants to eliminate Iran's capability to support these groups. This probably means more action than simply eliminating nuclear weapon sites and will require much more assistance from the US.
October 7 has appeared to forever change Israeli tolerance of Iran's support for these proxy groups. The horrible attack by Hamas on that day has only led to the gruesome assaults against Hamas' own people (who they hide amongst) and now this reckoning with its unknown consequences. Consequences that may include eliminating one state sponsor of terrorist groups, but do little to stop the cycle of hate and revenge.
This is correct - history started on Oct 7, and nothing happened before Oct 7.
There is absolutely no justification for any of Israel's enemies to attack Israel ever, but every atrocity that Israel ever committed for 75 years before Oct 7, or since Oct 7, is fully justified by what happened on Oct 7.
Israel is the only victim, the perfect victim, the forever victim.
If you find error in this post-hoc logic, you are an antisemite, and want to kill all Jews everywhere.
I could write for the Atlantic.
Similar to Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah both publicly stated their support for the destruction of Israel. Prior to October 7th, I thought Hamas opposed negotiating with Israel on a two state solution. Just going by what I've read from multiple news sources and heard their leaders and members say in videos/news stories.
And Israel has citizens who, with govt. support, have moved onto and seized land owned by Palestinians. This is wrong. Israel has now killed thousands of civilians in their desire to eliminate Hamas (the group that wants to destroy Israel).
Primarily targeting and killing non-combatants, like Hamas on October 7th, makes people hate you more. Killing non-combatants in search of your enemy, like Israel, also makes people hate you more.