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We're not talking about individuals here - it's a terrorist group supported by a population, against a nation state. Gazan citizens have seen so much destruction and know that the IDF are deadly serious when the text message or warning shots arrive. But I'm getting tired of making the same...

I would go to one of the safe zones marked out by the IDF and admittedly have to trust the enemy to keep me alive.

Also, one of the reasons there have been so many casualties is because Gazans are ignoring warnings or standing outside marked buildings to watch their destruction. That's why there are so many videos of the destruction so far.

If I was harbouring terrorists in my house then it is completely legitimate. Whether the Gazan population willingly harbours Hamas in their houses is a different matter, but that is what the text messaging and roof knocking are for. If you get a message instructing you to leave or face...

According to the Geneva Conventions, the targeting of civilian infrastructure and thus killing of non-combatants becomes lawful when said infrastructure is used for military purposes. No double standards here.

The key here isn't the method of killing, it's the intent. The intent of Hamas is to kill Jews in the most brutal and barbarian ways possible. The intent of Israel is to protect the state and remove Hamas, whatever this takes. Unfortunately due to Hamas using human shields this will result in...

You've put that much better than I could have. This isn't a clear-cut good-vs-evil war, but it's not exactly both equals either. Well said. 1697037746 Sorry, I should have made that a lot clearer. Is this not the problem with blindly following "religion" though? Perhaps that's the root of...

Would you have taken the same view during the Second World War? If the British and American governments at the time took your stance - which is idealistic at best - the war would likely have carried on far longer than it did, resulting in millions more casualties - most of them completely...

The Egypt-Gaza border is currently closed - quote (highlights my own)

Once again, Egypt exists. That's all I am going to say about that. I agree that not every Palestinian is responsible, but the residents of Gaza have been overwhelmingly in support of Hamas. I wish there was way to resolve this without civilian casualties but it is important to note that...

Because Egypt also has access to Gaza. I don't think a country should continue to supply another during a war - has this ever happened before? I don't think Israel should get away with war crimes at all. In fact, the whole situation would be much better if there were no war crimes committed...

I really don't know where to stand on this. On one hand I agree with you, and every Muslim I have met - indeed, I have many close friends - are lovely people and would certainly say the same. However, in the quote I posted upthread, the leadership of Hamas are directly quoting from one of the...

I absolutely agree, terrorist organisations always recruit in places with lots of younger people with no hope for life - just see the early days of the Troubles, IRA support was strongest in the poorer parts of Belfast and Derry. I completely agree with you on the point about a long term...

I've just seen this article (admittedly I can only find it on Israeli media and the Daily Mail) in which one of the Hamas leaders, Mahmoud al-Zahar, states: This was said in December 2022, and it is worth noting as part of the context as to the organisation being dealt with here. This is not a...

Their aims go further than just removing the Jews from Palestine. According to the Hamas Charter, Jewish people are planning to take over the world and calls for genocide of the Jews across the entire world, stating that this is the individual duty of every Muslim. When people in the west are...

I know similar views have been posted earlier on this thread, but I feel so strongly about this that I would like to open a few points for discussion. 1. The amount of open anti-Semitism from ALL aspects of our society, and those of our close allies, in the last couple of days has disgusted...

Go North East's Hexham routes 684/680/688 all interiors using the same vehicle, making it possible to do a round trip Newcastle-Hexham-Bellingham-Allenheads-Hexham-Newcastle. I have done it before on a day ticket, drivers were perfectly happy letting me stay on the bus for the two minute...

Excellent news, I shall be looking forward to seeing it out and about in due time!

Thanks a lot for the advice @A0wen - the car's currently got a full set of good condition Continentals which should last a good while, but I'll bear that in mind if and when I do have to change them. I tend to try not to buy any off-brand Chinese products for any purpose - not only quality...

Hi everyone, just thought I'd reopen this thread to give an update. I ended up taking the good advice many of you offered me and, as soon as I passed my test, found a thirteen year old 1.4 Fiesta with 110k miles for £2600, it was relatively cheap to insure and has been a wonderful car so far...