The Israel-Hamas war is an armed conflict between Israel and Hamas militant groups that has been taking place in and around the Gaza strip since October 7 2023. The conflict started when Hamas militant groups fired rockets and attacked communities and military bases in southern Israel. 1,139 people were killed in the attack including 766 civilians and 373 civilian forces. 250 Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas. On October 27th the Israeli Army launched a large-scale ground incursion into the Palestinian territories of the West Bank and Gaza strip. On October 24th 2023 the United Nations…
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Yes
@9LW495KLibertarian3wks3W
Insisting on a ceasefire is the same as siding with Hamas. Israel should be accountable for civilizian casualties, but the U.S. should not hamstring Israel by supporting a ceasefire that will prolong the presence of Hamas in Gaza.
@9LQV6ZS4wks4W
Hamas attacked Israel. Hamas is a TERRORIST organization. We all know if someone attacked the US, UK, France, etc and killed people, war would happen. So why is it that when Israel is attacked, people think it is okay and want the war to stop. No ceasefire unless Hamas is eradicated. Anyone who supports Hamas is supporting terrorists.
@9LQDZ34Republican4wks4W
They are fighting for other countries freedom just like we fought for our freedom, it gives then the same chance we did.
@JW-StamperConstitution 2mos2MO
Hamas attacked Israel. Hamas was voted into power and until there is an unconditional surrender that allows Israel to exist, the fight is not over. It would only be delayed until Hamas regains military strength.
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
No
@9LW495KLibertarian3wks3W
A ceasefire now would undermine the reason why Israel went into Gaza in the first place. It would not just enable Hamas to remain, making a statement to the entire world that the West is now officially too worried about optics to actually defend its own interests, distant as they may be; it would also guarantee an even larger conflict at a later time. I don't think there is a good solution to this conflict, but I would prefer for common sense and humanity to prevail in protecting innocent civilians while bringing ideologically motivated terrorists to justice. I will add that the only reason the world has a problem with what Israel is doing is because of who Israel is.
@9LQV6ZS4wks4W
Hamas attacked Israel. Hamas is a TERRORIST organization. We all know if someone attacked the US, UK, France, etc and killed people, war would happen. So why is it that when Israel is attacked, people think it is okay and want the war to stop. No ceasefire unless Hamas is eradicated. Anyone who supports Hamas is supporting terrorists.
@9LQDZ34Republican4wks4W
We are currently winning, after we won our complete freedom we were able to become one of the most successful countries.
@9KHG9NT3mos3MO
Violence breeds violence. Enough is enough. Israel has been slowly committing genocide since its inception and because there has been no permanent ceasefire/continued US military and political support, and thousands of families have been murdered and wiped out, they are better positioned than ever to carry out their ultimate goal of complete invasion and settlement of Palestinian lands and territories.
@9KDFWF63mos3MO
Until security is put in place to stop terrorist attacks from occurring by the hamas rulers, then no.
@9CJ6CB63mos3MO
The October 7th attack happened from one massive intelligence failure that’s been heavily scrutinized by their own government, so that’s far less of a worry now. Security systems have been in place for decades, that’s why they have a literal AUTOMATED FENCE that kills unidentified individuals trying to leave Gaza.
@9MFX8R76 days6D
Assuming we had all our ducks in a row: The government should seek to eliminate any organization that seeks to cause harm to innocent civilians, as efficiently as possible and with as little collateral damage as possible.
@9M3KVCG2wks2W
No... Gaza has been terrorizing Israel for to long. Israel needs to put an end to the problem once and for all. Gaza is governed by terrorists. You can't trust terrorists.
@9M2BQY63wks3W
I think that there should be a ceasefire, but there are steps that need to be taken to where they aren't retaliated against.
@9MFG9YH6 days6D
I believe Israel should stop bombing family homes and hospitals because they believe everybody from the age 1 - 99 is a Hamas agent
@9M9QXB42wks2W
No! Israel is our closest ally in the Middle east and has every right to defend themselves. The US should even support Israel in ending Hamas occupation of gaza.
@9M93HP62wks2W
Israel has a right to defend itself, but if they continue their recent actions then they should be punished.
@9M699Z32wks2W
Prevent the monoethnic ideologies being implemented in Israel against Palestine, but also take measures to eradicate Hamas and protect both Israeli and Palestinian citizens. Remove Israeli troops and insert American troops?
@9LL66PN1mo1MO
well it depends because of course i would want to stop the fight but if it is going to affect the U.S then i would disagree.
@9CNWMJTIndependent 3mos3MO
I support the idea that diplomatic talks should happen to end the conflict, although the attacks by Hamas were started during a previous ceasefire. I don't think a permanent ceasefire will happen unless either Israel or Hamas wipes out the other.
@9JWTBMD3mos3MO
Our country should worry about the affairs of our own country and be less involved in foreign affairs
@9JWT7XL3mos3MO
Negotiations must occur and for that to happen a ceasefire will the necessary but tight restrictions to keep everyone safe is important
@9JVSRH23mos3MO
Both sides of this war are not innocent, and I worry that many people paint it to be black and white. A ceasefire may temporarily end the violence, but the fundamental problem still remains unsolved.
@9JMPZ2X4mos4MO
Again, none of our business. We should not, as a government, directly support either side. If any actions are to be taken against either side, it should be economical in response to actions that don't align with our country's values.
@9JMPGYP4mos4MO
Only if Hamas loses power and Palestine transitions to secular democracy with full renunciation of violence against Jews.
@9JMNYWBRepublican4mos4MO
This depends on if it could be negotiated peacefully and with both sides reaching some kind of argeement.
Yes, but make it temporary, and when it ends, it makes sure that Israel should continue its military operations while minimizing civilian casualties until Hamas ceases to exist, and also releasing the remaining hostages if a humanitarian pause is possible.
@9JL5HV54mos4MO
A humanitarian pause or ceasefire is an adequate position to be held, whatever can allow for negotations to allow for long term peace.
@9JL2S88Republican 4mos4MO
I believe we should keep away from anything that doesn't involve the United States as we should more focus on ourselves.
@9JL3Y6M4mos4MO
No, there should be a temporary ceasefire and a meeting between ambassadors of both parties to find a solution.
@9LKDQMJ1mo1MO
I say just let Israel deal with it and support them with equipment, just think how would we feel if the UK supported Bin Laden after 9/11.
@9LK98X31mo1MO
With the permanent ceasefire enemy combatants can use it as a loop hole for a tactical advantage so no, not exactly do I support it.
I support Israel and it's war in Gaza. However I believe the invasion should only be from drone strikes. I do not support Israel sending ground troops to invade Gaza.
@9LGHFVG1mo1MO
No, and the US should begin to adopt an Insular State policy. Our involvement in foreign social and political affairs has become unsustainable.
Isreal has been committing non stop war crimes they need to be stopped
@9L7R77L 2mos2MO
Of course. No one should suffer from the horrors of war, and this applies to both Israel and Palestine equally
@9L5DQM3Independent 2mos2MO
Yes. No country, whether it's Israel or Palestine, should have to suffer from the disastrous impact of war
@LucidLibertarian 2mos2MO
No, our government should go back to being non-interventionist when it comes to the affairs of other nations.
@9L538S42mos2MO
Yes, and the government must immediately stop funding the Israeli military, instead funding aid to Ukraine
@9L4V63S2mos2MO
Israel has a right to defend itself, but should take more precautions to prevent civilian casualties.
It's not our government's right to interfere in another country's war, but we should help the Palestinians with food and aid
@9L25QM5Republican2mos2MO
Yes on the condition of a return of all civilians and immediate work to begin on permanent peace talks
@9KW9J552mos2MO
Yes, and send arms to Palestinian resistance if Israel does not abide by said ceasefire. Also impose heavy sanctions on Israel until they agree to demilitarize and hand over the land they stole going back to 1948.
@9KV4SX2Republican2mos2MO
They can call for it but they two countries will be fighting for ever. Really need to keep out of it.
@9KQ8MY92mos2MO
I think Isreal has overstepped its right to defend itself. I do not support a cease fire, but Isreal should be forced to change tactics immediately to limit casualties to civilians.
@9KND5PJ2mos2MO
what is our government going to do about GAZA? it doesn't matter.. there will be wars and fighting in that area until the end of time. you have two groups that want the same land.. it won't end.
@9KLLSFBRepublican 2mos2MO
Yes, but only once peace talks are consistently held and an agreement between the conflicting countries has been reached.
@9KL2GQ32mos2MO
I support a permanant cessefire where the Palestinian authority control Gaza and the Hamas is dissolved and Israel retreat from gaza
@9KG3JMD3mos3MO
Yes, and no. I believe that this can be solved without more death, and therefore a ceasefire would be preferred, but that would mean we actually started talking about the issues between Gaza and Israel and sit down to fix them. So, yes, if we're prepared to address the problem and not just deal with the aftermath, but no if we're not.
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