Will Netanyahu take us all down with him?

Replying to Lizziedrip: Should Israel not be able to defend herself then? All I see on the news is Israeli bombings - never the effects of the hundreds of rockets fired by Hezbollah into Israel. Western media is so anti-Israel, and anti-Semitic it is beyond unreal. The planting of explosives in pagers and mobiles was a master stroke by Israel - why should Hezbollah (under the direction of Iran) just be allowed to continue to bomb and kill Israelis? Have you no compassion for the victims of the aggression of Hamas and Hezbollah? Why is it always the fault of Israel?

Oreo

Babs03
It’s good to know some background history but in the end we are where we are, and governments back in the day could only go on what information they had at the time, hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Just to add, it was really the ultra religious clerics and their supporters who instigated an uprising against the Shah, it was a great time especially for women then in Iran who could wear Western style clothes and make up and could go about freely.

Why is now the time to draw the line? Israel wasn't prepared to draw the line in the 1940s and say "let's just carry on as we are." Great to draw the line when you have got the line just where it suits you. Funnily enough where the line is now doesn't suit the Palestinians and is Israel prepared to draw the line now and stop Palestinians losing their homes on the West Bank?

There are 50.000 dead Palestinians now...

nellflanders

After watching the BBC 2 documentary last night about the Hamas slaughter of innocent young people at a Music Festival I fail to see how anyone can not be horrified. Young people hunted down and shot like animals, with the terrorists clearly enjoying what they were doing. One young woman was seen in the back of a pick up truck , naked held down by 4 or 5 men while others spat on her, it's not hard to imagine what fate awaited her. Where were all the anti Hamas protests after this unprovoked attack. This is not war it is mass murder carried out by uncivilised maniacs.

It was truly dreadful, wasn't it nellflanders.
Hunted down like prey.

Cabowich

David49

I’m more concerned about Ukraine with a maniac like Putin in Russia, that is more likely to affect us. I am worried about NATO getting involved directly or a nuclear escalation. Ukraine has a small population and will run out of manpower in a long protracted conflict, Russia will not. If NATO is seen to attack directly a great deal of damage to our infrastructure is easy for Russia to do.

If Iran gets involved directly the Gulf will close to shipping, cutting off oil supplies but that will hurt Iran itself badly, so I don’t think they will get involved, they are happy at the level of chaos they are causing now from a distance. The US will do what is needed to prevent Israel being overrun, then it will all calm down until the next time, but no solution for Palestinians.

I know that’s a very cynical view, it’s what happened in the past and will happen again.

David49, I completely agree with you.

The entire time I have been alive the Middle Eastern countries have fought. They always have done, they always will do. Their hostilities are unsolvable while there is so much hatred between them.

The best thing the West can do is not get involved apart from the diplomatic efforts.

I agree with David1949 and Cabowich although DH said very many years ago that area could be the catalyst for WW3.
The Midde East has always been a tinder box.

However, many people seem to have forgotten what happened after WW2 in Europe.

nellflanders

After watching the BBC 2 documentary last night about the Hamas slaughter of innocent young people at a Music Festival I fail to see how anyone can not be horrified. Young people hunted down and shot like animals, with the terrorists clearly enjoying what they were doing. One young woman was seen in the back of a pick up truck , naked held down by 4 or 5 men while others spat on her, it's not hard to imagine what fate awaited her. Where were all the anti Hamas protests after this unprovoked attack. This is not war it is mass murder carried out by uncivilised maniacs.

I watched this documentary too nellflanders and it was absolutely horrifying (it actually deserves a thread of it’s own, I may start one) and I’m afraid this terrible attack is pushed to one side all too often. Hamas and Hezbollah are the aggressors in my opinion.

I have no time for Netanyahu but Israel must survive and that means Hamas and Hezbollah must be destroyed because their goal is the destruction of Israel. Iran is a problem for the world: a fanatic religious state cannot be permitted nuclear weapons.

Thanks Rekarie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Fleurpepper, why is it Netanyahu taking us down?

I am genuinely baffled how certain sections of society has evolved into supporting terrorists.

These groups hate Jews and israel. Totally. The children are taught this when still in school.

They also hate the West. So I'd be more concerned about this. So many horrendous terrorist attacks in the West. I've yet to read about an attack carried out by Jewish terrorists. No such thing.

On October 7th, Hamas did what it did. Would we be OK if terrorists attacked and killed 300 youngsters at Glastonbury? Pretty sure we wouldn't and would expect our government to defend us.

Hezbollah are heavily implicated in so many atrocities.

I watched a video that hasn't made msm and who's surprised. It concerns Alya , a 20 year old Syrian who was taken as a sex slave by Hezbollah. Harrowing stuff.

Israel wasn't the aggressor on October 7th. I saw the documentary last night. Horrendous.

It's difficult to be Jewish. We even hear folk saying they HATE Israel. The only democratic country in the middle east who pose no threat to us.

David49

I’m more concerned about Ukraine with a maniac like Putin in Russia, that is more likely to affect us. I am worried about NATO getting involved directly or a nuclear escalation. Ukraine has a small population and will run out of manpower in a long protracted conflict, Russia will not. If NATO is seen to attack directly a great deal of damage to our infrastructure is easy for Russia to do.

If Iran gets involved directly the Gulf will close to shipping, cutting off oil supplies but that will hurt Iran itself badly, so I don’t think they will get involved, they are happy at the level of chaos they are causing now from a distance. The US will do what is needed to prevent Israel being overrun, then it will all calm down until the next time, but no solution for Palestinians.

I know that’s a very cynical view, it’s what happened in the past and will happen again.

David49, I completely agree with you.

The entire time I have been alive the Middle Eastern countries have fought. They always have done, they always will do. Their hostilities are unsolvable while there is so much hatred between them.

The best thing the West can do is not get involved apart from the diplomatic efforts.

Freya5

Kalm

The majority of religious jews are not Zionists. The west msm makes it look like jews and muslims do not get on. The London peace marches and more importantly in the USA the jews have taken the lead especially in academia.
So anti semitism allegations are no defence against the Israeli govt.
The current set of Israeli leaders should be charged with war crimes especially crimes against men women and children. We should all pray for the deceased in Gaza and Lebanon and all innocents.

Not forgetting the hostages, some babies, those that have been murdered by Hamas, bodies left to rot. Just think if Iran fuelling Hezbollah, hadn't fired on Israel, this war would not be happening.

Thank you Freya that little fact often gets lost on forums.
Hamas and Hezbollah are the aggressors.

After watching the BBC 2 documentary last night about the Hamas slaughter of innocent young people at a Music Festival I fail to see how anyone can not be horrified. Young people hunted down and shot like animals, with the terrorists clearly enjoying what they were doing. One young woman was seen in the back of a pick up truck , naked held down by 4 or 5 men while others spat on her, it's not hard to imagine what fate awaited her. Where were all the anti Hamas protests after this unprovoked attack. This is not war it is mass murder carried out by uncivilised maniacs.

Freya5

Kalm

The majority of religious jews are not Zionists. The west msm makes it look like jews and muslims do not get on. The London peace marches and more importantly in the USA the jews have taken the lead especially in academia.
So anti semitism allegations are no defence against the Israeli govt.
The current set of Israeli leaders should be charged with war crimes especially crimes against men women and children. We should all pray for the deceased in Gaza and Lebanon and all innocents.

Not forgetting the hostages, some babies, those that have been murdered by Hamas, bodies left to rot. Just think if Iran fuelling Hezbollah, hadn't fired on Israel, this war would not be happening.

War crimes also,yes. Or because they are not Arab Muslims they do not matter.

Kalm

The majority of religious jews are not Zionists. The west msm makes it look like jews and muslims do not get on. The London peace marches and more importantly in the USA the jews have taken the lead especially in academia.
So anti semitism allegations are no defence against the Israeli govt.
The current set of Israeli leaders should be charged with war crimes especially crimes against men women and children. We should all pray for the deceased in Gaza and Lebanon and all innocents.

Not forgetting the hostages, some babies, those that have been murdered by Hamas, bodies left to rot. Just think if Iran fuelling Hezbollah, hadn't fired on Israel, this war would not be happening.

with the latest news today I would say that there is no chance of Netanyahu doing anything to de-escalate a war.. and that the chances are very high of this becoming a much more widespread war involving other countries.. He certainly isn't listening to advise from the USA.. and I hope UK about trying to find a peace agreement..

'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it'. Thank you GNs for those essential historical perspectives. There was a lot of information I did not know.

Oreo

Babs03
It’s good to know some background history but in the end we are where we are, and governments back in the day could only go on what information they had at the time, hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Just to add, it was really the ultra religious clerics and their supporters who instigated an uprising against the Shah, it was a great time especially for women then in Iran who could wear Western style clothes and make up and could go about freely.

Contrast the lives of the female population of ancient Iran and modern Persia with that of present-day Iran and tell me that is an improvement as far as half the population is concerned.

The majority of religious jews are not Zionists. The west msm makes it look like jews and muslims do not get on. The London peace marches and more importantly in the USA the jews have taken the lead especially in academia.
So anti semitism allegations are no defence against the Israeli govt.
The current set of Israeli leaders should be charged with war crimes especially crimes against men women and children. We should all pray for the deceased in Gaza and Lebanon and all innocents.

MayBee70

He knows that his political career ( and probably his freedom too) will be over once hostilities cease, therefore peace is not on his agenda.

I completely agree

I’m more concerned about Ukraine with a maniac like Putin in Russia, that is more likely to affect us. I am worried about NATO getting involved directly or a nuclear escalation. Ukraine has a small population and will run out of manpower in a long protracted conflict, Russia will not. If NATO is seen to attack directly a great deal of damage to our infrastructure is easy for Russia to do.

If Iran gets involved directly the Gulf will close to shipping, cutting off oil supplies but that will hurt Iran itself badly, so I don’t think they will get involved, they are happy at the level of chaos they are causing now from a distance. The US will do what is needed to prevent Israel being overrun, then it will all calm down until the next time, but no solution for Palestinians.

I know that’s a very cynical view, it’s what happened in the past and will happen again.

Babs03
It’s good to know some background history but in the end we are where we are, and governments back in the day could only go on what information they had at the time, hindsight is a wonderful thing.
Just to add, it was really the ultra religious clerics and their supporters who instigated an uprising against the Shah, it was a great time especially for women then in Iran who could wear Western style clothes and make up and could go about freely.

And guess why Iran is a brutal Islamic regime?
It used to be best mates with the US, until the US and Britain crossed the line by getting rid of moderate PM Mossadegh, it was dubbed ‘operation Ajax’, and putting the puppet Shah in charge. After that the Iranian people rose up and the rest is history as they say.
Funny thing about the US, and the UK, we mess up the Middle East then put our heads in our hands and say how awful these Islamic extremists are.
And another funny thing, Reagan encouraged Islamic groups to rise up against left wing politics in the ME. One person on his payroll was Osama Bin Laden.
Just thought a bit of background info would be good.

@Allira it is a war by proxy, the US and Iran are the opponents here, with Netanyahu happy to ethnically cleanse Gaza whilst fighting for Uncle Sam, and Hezbollah and Hamas happy to fight on behalf of Iran whilst sacrificing Gazans and now the Lebanese people.
A very sad state of affairs.

Galaxy

I would say it will be Iran that will take us down.

It's a war by proxy.

mickeysmiles

He will start WW3 if he is allowed

Think that may be Hezbollah and Iran. Murderous thugs. Hamas may well come to regret their murderous incursion on 7 October 2024. The murder of hostages. They are on their own against the Muslim diaspora., whose only aim is to destroy the Jewish people. As since time began.