# Discussion for the Israel-Hamas War: A thread in the Pit

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**Created:** [November 5, 2023, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-for-the-israel-hamas-war-a-thread-in-the-pit/992653 "2023-11-05T21:57:34Z")\
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> [@Discussion thread for the Hamas Attacks Israel thread, October 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-hamas-attacks-israel-thread-october-2023/991317/4148):
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> Hamas is winning

Sure they are. 🙄

> [@Discussion thread for the Hamas Attacks Israel thread, October 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-hamas-attacks-israel-thread-october-2023/991317/4148):
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> Israel is doing what Hamas wants. Israel responded exactly as Hamas expected and wanted.

The West, you included, are responding exactly how Hamas wants. Their callous use of civilian lives as ammunition in a PR battle against Israel is working because the West is reacting _exactly_ as Sinwar predicted they would. Great job! You’re showing the world that hiding behind civilians is an effective tactic.

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