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yardwork

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2. The people living in Israel know that they are under siege.

Reply to drray23 (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 17, 2026, 12:48 PM

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They're in a no-win situation. They are surrounded by countries that will annihilate Israel if given half a chance. In that context, it's hard to imagine Israeli voters choosing another option.

It's a mess, has been a mess, and will continue to be a mess.

Meanwhile the U.S. elected Trump twice. What's our excuse?

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It will be interesting to see if Netanyahu manages drray23 Yesterday #1

The people living in Israel know that they are under siege. yardwork Yesterday #2

Um, this isn't 1973 anymore. paleotn Yesterday #3

That's objectively incorrect. yardwork Yesterday #5

I haven't seen any of the 'attacks' on Israel being anything other than sboatcar Yesterday #4

I invite you to read about Israel's history since it was established. yardwork Yesterday #7

Conversely though sboatcar 22 hrs ago #8

Where has the nation Israel ever said that? yardwork 22 hrs ago #9

United States men (pardon the largness) do not vote for Women. That is WHY shitforbrains got in. WorseDayEver Yesterday #6