Posted on 11/14/2023 7:09:54 AM PST by Rev M. Bresciani
Does Hamas have a legitimate reason to attack Israel, and does Israel have a legitimate reason to respond in kind?
Regardless of where one stands on the Israeli/Hamas war, it is a terrible thing, there is seldom much of anything good about war – and yet, sometimes it is necessary.
On October 7th, Hamas (again) attacked Israel on multiple fronts, and killed not only military personnel, but civilians as well – add to that the kidnapping of around 200 people. Hamas has repeatedly shown their true colors in that they think nothing of kidnapping, and murdering non-combatants (As well as murdering already downed and injured Israeli soldiers) in order to achieve their goals. And yet, Israel is not supposed to defend itself in the face of these terrorist attacks, or is expected to hand down a light slap on the wrist.
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