Isreali-Hamas War

[ex13F]

Here is an opinion piece for those interested. It is a long read however.

Zephaniah’s Cry: Don’t Rely on America!

Ever since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, murdering, torturing and raping over 1,200 innocent Jews, Israel’s complex relationship with the US has impeded the course of its righteous war against Hamas.

www.israel365news.com

 

[Bassbob]

Here is an opinion piece for those interested. It is a long read however.

Zephaniah’s Cry: Don’t Rely on America!

Ever since Hamas invaded Israel on October 7, murdering, torturing and raping over 1,200 innocent Jews, Israel’s complex relationship with the US has impeded the course of its righteous war against Hamas.

www.israel365news.com

While I agree the Israelis need to operate significantly more independently of US influence, I think making national security decisions based on religious texts and “ Prophesy” is ludicrous. The embattled PM is in a tough spot right now, squeezed between the Americans and the far right in Israel. I think it would be much easier for him to blow off the Americans if the Israeli citizenry agreed with the direction he has in mind for Israel. The failure of Israeli intelligence to prevent the October 7th terrorist attack has seriously shaken the confidence of Israelis to trust in his ability to protect them.

 

[rcurtner]

While I agree the Israelis need to operate significantly more independently of US influence, I think making national security decisions based on religious texts and “ Prophesy” is ludicrous. The embattled PM is in a tough spot right now, squeezed between the Americans and the far right in Israel. I think it would be much easier for him to blow off the Americans if the Israeli citizenry agreed with the direction he has in mind for Israel. The failure of Israeli intelligence to prevent the October 7th terrorist attack has seriously shaken the confidence of Israelis to trust in his ability to protect them.

I agree Israel had a terrible breakdown in intelligence gathering on October 7th. Will not be surprised if when all is said and done there will be repercussions. Im afraid the hostages are either dead or in such bad shape Hamas doesn't want the world to see them. Hope Im wrong. I know the US has to involved but hopefully the Israelis won't let that influence dictate how they fight this war.

 

[Lexie__M]

Break the will …

Oh I see, so when they do payback and you glow in the dark, your will be broken

 

[KillerFord1977]

Oh I see, so when they do payback and you glow in the dark, your will be broken

Not how I see it.
You have your vision. I have mine.

 

[Talyn]

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[Equalizer]

I have very strong opinions on this war so I need to recuse myself from commenting as it will most likely result in my removal from this forum.

Ditto.....

 

[Talyn]

Institute for the Study of War

This page collects the Iran Updates that ISW and the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute. The Iran Update provides insights into Iranian and Iranian-sponsored activities abroad that undermine regional stability and thr

www.understandingwar.org

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ISW is a non-partisan, non-profit, public policy research organization that advances an informed understanding of military affairs.

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Institute for the Study of War

The Iranian-backed Badr Organization announced the submission of a draft law that requires the removal of US forces from Iraq. This law is part of Iran’s decades-old effort to expel US forces from Iraq and the region. Conquest Alliance MP Faleh al K

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[Talyn]

American Fighter Downs Houthi Missile Heading Toward USS Laboon

This latest incident comes after the U.S. and U.K. launched reprisal attacks on Houthi facilities in Yemen.

www.thedrive.com

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on January 14 that Israel will continue its fight against Hamas until the IDF achieves a “complete victory.” Netanyahu said that he told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the Israel-Hamas War is

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[HayesGreener]

Declare them brigands. Put a bounty on them. They will turn on one another. Presidents Jefferson and Madison knew how to deal with pirates attacking shipping in the Barbary Wars.

US-owned ship struck by missile near Yemen, Defense Department says

US-owned ship struck by missile near Yemen, Defense Department says

A United States-owned ship was struck by a missile in the Gulf of Aden, U.S. officials said. U.S. Central Command said the attack came from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Talyn]

POTUS 46 is picking the targets, just like other Demo POTUSs have done, so we know the strikes are just pin pricks.

POTUS 45 gave the military free rein against ISIS, and we saw the results.

 

[Talyn]

Iran Update, January 15, 2024

The Houthis continued attacking and harassing US naval forces and commercial shipping in the Red Sea on January 14 and 15. US fighter aircraft shot down an anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen toward the USS Laboon in the southern Red Sea on January 14...

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[Lexie__M]

Iran Update, January 15, 2024

The Houthis continued attacking and harassing US naval forces and commercial shipping in the Red Sea on January 14 and 15. US fighter aircraft shot down an anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) fired from Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen toward the USS Laboon in the southern Red Sea on January 14...

www.understandingwar.org

Each day, it sure looks like the Deep State Cabal may get the WW III that they have been wanting

 

[Bassbob]

Each day, it sure looks like the Deep State Cabal may get the WW III that they have been wanting

Russia won't get involved. And I hope Iran does, but they won't. Clearly. They'll just keep arming proxies with the money we gave them and like jerks we play stupid games with them instead of just going in and taking it apart. 4 jets and a half hour and we'd never have to worry about Yemen again.

 

[Talyn]

Russia won't get involved. And I hope Iran does, but they won't. Clearly. They'll just keep arming proxies with the money we gave them and like jerks we play stupid games with them instead of just going in and taking it apart. 4 jets and a half hour and we'd never have to worry about Yemen again.

The Houthi's only control a small (green) part of Yemen, but a strategic part.

 

[rcurtner]

Russia won't get involved. And I hope Iran does, but they won't. Clearly. They'll just keep arming proxies with the money we gave them and like jerks we play stupid games with them instead of just going in and taking it apart. 4 jets and a half hour and we'd never have to worry about Yemen again.

Yep, if the US knocked out a couple of oil refineries in Iran that would get their attention. What is the count now, 130 plus attacks on our troops in Iraq & Syria and on ships in international waters. I can see Biden curled up in his bed, sucking his thumb right now in never, never land.

 

[Bassbob]

Yep, if the US knocked out a couple of oil refineries in Iran that would get their attention. What is the count now, 130 plus attacks on our troops in Iraq & Syria and on ships in international waters. I can see Biden curled up in his bed, sucking his thumb right now in never, never land.

To be fair, no republican presidents, including Trump, went over there and did anything about it either.

 

[Talyn]

Trump didn't screw around with ISIS compared to his predecessor.

 

[Bassbob]

Trump didn't screw around with ISIS compared to his predecessor.

Yeah but even the hostile Arab nations hated ISIS. Why they ( US presidents and congress) all pussyfoot around Iran is beyond me. And Saudi Arabia and Turkey too. I’m not saying we should attack those two, but they both need to be bitch slapped.

 

[rcurtner]

To be fair, no republican presidents, including Trump, went over there and did anything about it either.

Being fair is fine but what's happening in the world today is simply crazy. Republicans or Democrats at the helm shouldn't make any difference, we need to start acting like a super power and stop some of this nonsense. I know war is terrible but how long do we continue appeasing these despots? Whew, probably said too much.