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Igel

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4. Netanyahu had issued a video that called on the Palestinians
Thu Oct 17, 2024, 04:18 PM
Oct 17

to take Sinwar's death as an opportunity to release the hostages, for Hamas to surrender and let the bloodshed stop. He termed it "the first day after Hamas."

Regardless of source, here's the text: https://www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-of-netanyahus-address-after-killing-of-hamas-terror-chief-yahya-sinwar/

He was a real piece of work iemanja Oct 17 #1
I imagine Nuttanyahoo doesn't see it that way. Peace does not suit his desires. nt Autumn Oct 17 #2
Netanyahu had issued a video that called on the Palestinians Igel Oct 17 #4
So he calls for a non-starter Doc Sportello Oct 17 #6
Yeah that will do the trick. Autumn Oct 17 #10
President Biden called it an opportunity for "'a day after in Gaza' without Hamas in power". lapucelle Oct 17 #15
And VP Harris used similar language. lapucelle Oct 17 #16
I don't see this ending the war, not by a long shot. I think both sides have dug in. tornado34jh Oct 17 #3
Good statement. maxsolomon Oct 17 #5
I imagine Hamas and their admirers won't want that. nt LexVegas Oct 17 #7
See this thread.... AZSkiffyGeek Oct 17 #8
Good. Now can they get the hostages back COL Mustard Oct 17 #9
Too glib . . . Aussie105 Oct 17 #11
They got him! Glad to hear it. Good on Israel. He's the one who rejected all the latest ceasefire & hostage deals. ancianita Oct 17 #12
He will not be missed. nt SunSeeker Oct 17 #13
Official statement from Israel Richard D Oct 17 #14
No flaming from me. Aussie105 Oct 17 #17
Yes, I agree... Richard D Oct 17 #19
"the antisemitism in the replies to this post" Dave Bowman Oct 18 #22
'Antisemetism' is now loosely defined as: Aussie105 Oct 18 #24
Totally agree. Dave Bowman Oct 18 #25
Bigots get defensive when you call out their bigotry. nt LexVegas Oct 18 #26
The key is supporting the defeat of Hamas. The danger is supporting the killing of innocent Palestinian citizens. Martin68 Oct 17 #18
That's very well said. Dave Bowman Oct 18 #23
As long as there is a member or a supporter of Hamas left alive The Mouth Oct 17 #20
In case you haven't noticed . . . Aussie105 Oct 17 #21
Leftist as I am and as Right wing as Arik was Israeli Oct 18 #27
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