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Netanyahu tells Israel ‘We are at war’ after Hamas launches an unprecedented attack, killing at leas

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  1. Gatorhead

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    Israeli armor and courage.
     
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    It inherently relevant, as we know Washington sets the tone for Jerusalem.
     
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    In 20 plus years, Ive never blocked anyone. I typically just find humor in most stupid posts, but I’ll give u credit. You’re special.
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    Someone close to me asked me earlier today if the women and children of Israel would seek refuge in another country like the women and children of Ukraine did last year, for their safety. I had to explain that unfortunately, Israelis don’t have that option, as they are surrounded by hostile enemies and leaving the country in droves simply isn’t a viable option. But this conversation spawned another thought in my mind. What if Israel had a 2nd Amendment? Sure would change the landscape for the Hamas butchers, wouldn’t it?
     
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  5. duchen

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    They are on a church trip
     
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    I could be wrong and maybe things have changed, but my understanding is that almost everyone capable of bearing arms is in the Reserves and they are required keep a weapon in their dwelling. So I can see how Hamas was able to get the jump on a bunch of people at a rave, but I was a bit more surprised that once they entered the towns around Gaza there was not more of a levée en masse response.

    Edit: it looks like soldiers may, not shall, bring their weapons home; private ownership of a pistol is legal, and the owner may have up to 50 rounds.
     
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  7. duchen

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    As a religious Jew, I am trying my best to not be critical because I understand how important unity is in the Jewish Bible.

    The head of the Shin Bet, Mossad and Bibi have been at odds over Bibi's judicial overhaul.

    The effects of this dysfunction will be assessed when this is over
     
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    No doubt.
     
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  9. duchen

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    Before the 1973 war, King Hussein secretly flew to Israel and warned Golda Meir about the impending invasion by Syria and Egypt. Israel just released the recording.

    Moshe Dyan did not believe him. The israeli's rejected the report.
     
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    Huh. I had always heard it was an high-placed Egyptian informant who called the Chief of Staff, Dado, early that morning.
     
  12. duchen

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    Ask the same first question about Jews. It is a 2000 year old story.

    The second question-- about an Israeli second amendment-- is unnecessary. Israeli's have guns.
     
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    You have to apply for and obtain a permit to own the pistol and the 50 rounds and the permit isn’t easy to get. Private citizens of Israel have no such constitutional rights as Americans do in our 2nd Amendment. Nothing even close to resembling a right to bear arms that shall not be infringed upon. I’m not sure why you’d suggest otherwise.
     
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    That’s not how that works. Qatar could always give Iran Qatar’s own money but the funds it is holding can only go to qualified third party vendors. Qatar can’t simply launder the money as you suggest. It would be much easier for Iran to do that, that is if they were already procuring the approved types of purchases for the funds.
     
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    Yes I’m sure anything Hamas brings with them will be no match for that pistol and 50 rounds a select few Israeli private citizens are allowed to have.
     
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    Didn’t think I did. I just commented on the current state of citizens under arms in Israel.
     
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    At this point just have to hope Hezbollah doesn't escalate their activities which would spread the death and destruction further.
     
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