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@thaibeachlovers A united Muslim world bent on something like this is a figment of your imagination (and, in a different way, the poster you replied to). At this point in time, you continue to do your best to erase, minimize and normalize the 7/10 attack. None of what's going on now would have happened otherwise. Again, anything whatsoever to support your opinions with?

@thaibeachlovers You agree with nonsense similar to the nonsense you post, how surprising. Your predictions about the USA are not based on anything much. People keep saying that the USA is not 'an honest broker', that its role as mediator in the ME is over - reality is quite different (Abraham Accords, Israel-Lebanon border negotiations, and current diplomatic efforts regarding the situation). South African leaders are 'innocent'? Guess that's you having no clue, or rather quick to embrace anyone supporting your anti-Israel cause. As for your one-sided take about a two-state solution - just how was there 'a chance' with Hamas agenda being what it is? Do you have anything whatsoever to support your opinions with?

What 'million Muslims' are you on about? When was the last time (if ever) a 'million Muslims' cooperated and gathered for something of the sort? In reality (as opposed to fantasies aired) Israel got long lasting, stable peace agreements with two of its Arab neighbors. The likelihood of post-civil-war Syria gearing up for that, or Lebanon fully committed to Hezbollah's agenda is slim. One can assert Israel's need and right to defend itself without getting hysterical.

More nonsense from you. I was not commenting on the content, but on the source. You keep making allegations as to stuff I haven't commented on. Give it a rest.

Turkey's foreign relations, under current management, are always unstable. One day he's denouncing a country, the next they are buddies. Same flip flops with more than one ME country over the years (Israel included). Russia does what's best for Russia - they ain't nobody's 'friend', even if Netanyahu was trying hard to give this impression. Again, not the first time Russia turned it's back on Israel. Nothing new. And not so much 'pivoting' to Iran, just a matter of need and deepening existing connections. Comments like you've made always appear whenever things flare up between Israel and the Palestinians (or Hezbollah). The long term trend does not support them.

Which Arab/ME countries have cut relations with Israel? Embraced the Hamas agenda? Or actively got involved in what's happening? A year (at most) after the fighting is over, and all will be back on track.

My post had to do with the news source and the author's political stance (which you referenced yourself, if wrongly). As you are well aware, it is quite possible to present news items in a manner fitting an agenda. The author's Israel Bad agenda is nothing new. I have not commented on what you posted - so as usual, no actual point to your 'complaints'.

@ozimoron Yes, and? South Africa is not suspected of being overly friendly with Israel on a good day. On a parallel topic, you just scolded another poster for bringing up other countries not directly related to the topic at hand. This topic is not about South Africa's ICJ move, but guess it's alright for you to bring it up - because of reasons. Or something.

@ozimoron You do not seem to have a clear grasp on what 'war crimes' actually are, and the legalities involved. All you have on offer are one-liners and headlines. Like it or not, accept it or not, the issue of 'human shields' is a thing.

Some people say Israel killed 160 Gazans per day. On 7/10, Hamas managed over a 1000 in a day.

@ozimoron Don't recall staying on topic being high priority for you, or that you had such issues when Israel's supposed sins were compared to other countries (same for comparing Hamas with various other groups world wide).

Just more nonsense when you can't back up your posts. Same old. All of them? All of what? You haven't really said much so hard to know what you think you're on about. And question? What question? You haven't raised any. Don't know that you're the one to preach others about 'bigoted views', or that you can actually point out to what's bigoted in mine. But again, not really expecting much of you or your posts.

I find it amusing that you pretend to have a clue, post nonsense and then deflect when this is pointed out. What 'facts' are you on about that are not in line with what I posted?

Of course you have. Your posts, however, do not betray the depth and scope of knowledge you claim. Not that I necessary believe you've actually read the thing, but apparently some basic concept failed to register even with all of this supposed legal information - you stating things as facts doesn't make them so. If and when the court declares it, we may discuss it. Otherwise, it's just you parroting things that go along with your politics and bias. As for the 'brightest legal minds on Utube', I hope for South Africa's sake that they got more qualified advice.

The Unbiased Legal Expert Has Spoken. You declaring 'war crimes' doesn't make it so. You watching news that say 'war crimes' doesn't make is so either. SA's presentation is not, as I understand it, very strong from a legal point of view - but then I'm not into the sort of faux emotional nonsense many of you seem to enjoy. There is no 'genocide' other than in your mind and posts.

Diana Ross was a goddess.

Yes, because what your posts are about is not 'point scoring' at all.....and you're not an antisemite, obviously.

Some of the regular authors of Haaretz are, indeed, anti-Zionists. Some labels themselves (or are labeled) as post-Zionists (the distinctions aren't that clear, by the way, and are often brought up and debated on the articles and comments). The particular author, though, is among the former. Expecting a halfway balanced column is a choice.

He's a member of parliament, that comes with almost total immunity - it's not like he's risking his life or anything. As for being an attention seeker - it's like that, it's just the way it is. Basically he's the token Jewish representative on an otherwise Arab party. His predecessors in this 'seat' were actually politicians of some caliber. This one is more of an aggressive loudmouth, not up to their standards. And still, it just goes to show how not 'same same' things are. There is no equivalent on Hamas side, and not much even on the PA's turf. That this seems like some major news to you is amusing.

I think there was this USA President who said something like 'Have a personality and carry a big wallet'.

No, that's not what they show. On the Israeli side, the 'dissident' is a full pledged member of parliament. On the Hamas side.....meh. No one tortured the Israeli politician, his freedom is not under threat, nor is his well being (apart from when he gets into fights - he's a bit of a hothead attention seeker). Same same only in your mind. You don't seem to know a whole lot about this, just grabbing headlines when which seem fitting.

@thaibeachlovers Funny how that 'bothers' you just on some topics.

There are some that post such things for Mother Russia, and yet others who wallow in websites and online groups rife with such stuff. Guess that too much exposure will make true believers of some.

Guess you missed out the gruesome details of the 7/10 attack. Or maybe you think mass rapes are a form of fighting for freedom.

@thaibeachlovers Another nothing post. What is CNN saying that's new? How do you mean 'even'? Everything in this article was aired long ago.