# Discussion thread for the Hamas Attacks Israel thread, October 2023

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**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\
**Tags:** israel-hamas-war\
**Created:** [October 9, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-hamas-attacks-israel-thread-october-2023/991317 "2023-10-09T15:10:01Z")\
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> [@Magiver](#):
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> Netanyahu and the Israeli government were not doing this.

According to this from the Times of Israel they were: [https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/](https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/)

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> Hamas needs to be defeated.

Yes they do. Netanyahu and his right-wing allies similarly should be removed from power. They are also enemies of peace in the region.

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