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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/16/israel-body-of-hostage-recovered-yehudit-weiss-al-shifa-hospital So, so well

It's quite an accusation to accuse a democratic country of deliberately targeting civilians, so until proven otherwise I don't think that is the aim. There's definite recklessness there though, and they need to start furnishing the media with proof as to their targets, or the accusations will...

I mean, I'd have thought it would sensibly follow that I care about Palestinian deaths, but apparently not, so I guess that's where this thread is at...

Read the post. He mentioned Hamas and the IDF with complete equivalence, no mention whatseover of Hamas not remaining in power. If he wasn't content with them remaining in power he surely would have said so? It's the crux of the war and stated aim, from Israel's POV, isn't it? The destruction...

You don't think there's a clear distinction between the deliberate, targeted murder of civilians and the deaths of civilians that result from attacks on military targets? You do know there were Nazi's at Nuremberg who agreed with you?

Why didn't you say that when you presented your 'solution' then? You had barely anything to say about Hamas, and seemed perfectly content with them remaining in power until I mentioned it

Are you asking me questions or just answering for me? Of course I'm not happy about it, and I've already stated that Israel shouldn't be doing this recklesslessly; what I'm questioning is the simplistic way in which a ceasefire is being presented, and how it completely misses the point about...

I mean, if people are saying a ceasefire is the obvious thing to do and anyone not agreeing is spineless, etc, then it's fair to ask what that looks like? If we're acknowledging how tricky it is then we should acknowledge that it's also difficult for the political players involved. So you'd be...

So what's your solution?

The sarcasm is clearly aimed at those in the West who believe a ceasefire is simple, acheivable and even desirable by the combatants. How about you answer my questions then I'll answer yours; Are you saying Hamas don't have their military infrastructure (deliberately) woven into civilian...

I haven't said Del or anyone else is 'talking bollocks', the direct quote is 'There's so much misinformation out there I think we should all be wary', that applies to me too, as there's misinformation on both sides, and what seems like verifiable info from decent sources can quickly turn around...

You've been quite happy quoting Hamas death toll figures, who verifies them? Are you saying Hamas don't have their military infrastructure (deliberately) woven into civilian areas?

With respect, this seems like a very one-sided, inflammatory and simplistic analysis on one of the most complex geopolitical situations there is from someone who, the other day, was confusing religion and race. A lot of people on here sound suspiciously like they have all the answers, but from...

All of those figures and bodies I've mentioned agree with Starmer. It's not like he's an outlier. He's the leader of a mainstream political party in a democracy, and as such will tend to tentatively support other democracies against terrorism, probably in the hope of reciprocity should such...