The Israeli military said its fighter jets struck a Hamas command and control complex in Jabalia “based on precise intelligence,” killing the head of the Islamist group’s anti-tank missile unit, Muhammad A’sar.
“Hamas deliberately builds its terror infrastructure under, around and within civilian buildings, intentionally endangering Gazan civilians,” an Israeli statement said. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-jets-strike-gaza-camp-says-hamas-commander-killed-2023-11-01/
It seems like the US wants some press showing they are concerned, I would be surprised if they didn’t already know exactly what is happening and why.
“The Negotiator” would have apparently been a very different movie had it been produced in Israel. I wonder who the recast gets to replace Kevin Spacey?
Because a bank robbery is just like war between governments…? Collateral damage is a lot more common, normal, and acceptable in war than it is in police actions.
Israeli forces have already released explanations regarding these strikes to the press:
First strike:
Second strike:
It seems like the US wants some press showing they are concerned, I would be surprised if they didn’t already know exactly what is happening and why.
Oh good, pack it in everyone, the murderers said it was OK that they killed a bunch of innocent people.
It’s like when bank robbers take a hostage everyone knows the standard protocol is to kill everyone in the building to get them.
“The Negotiator” would have apparently been a very different movie had it been produced in Israel. I wonder who the recast gets to replace Kevin Spacey?
Because a bank robbery is just like war between governments…? Collateral damage is a lot more common, normal, and acceptable in war than it is in police actions.
This article was about wanting an explanation, not a moral justification.