# \#israel-hamas-war **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/israel-hamas-war/94.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [New discussion thread for Israel/Gaza/West Bank (Hijacks tolerated)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-discussion-thread-for-israel-gaza-west-bank-hijacks-tolerated/1031615)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 621\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-discussion-thread-for-israel-gaza-west-bank-hijacks-tolerated/1031615 "2026-10-02T08:24:21Z")
This is a hijacks tolerated thread (per mod recommendation). The intention for this thread is a wide ranging discussion of the conflict without the vitriol of the Pit. Latest news I saw - a US Congressman was detained … --- ## [Discussion for the Israel-Hamas War: A thread in the Pit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-for-the-israel-hamas-war-a-thread-in-the-pit/992653)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 2858\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-for-the-israel-hamas-war-a-thread-in-the-pit/992653 "2026-08-03T06:26:28Z")
The Israel-Hamas War is likely to continue for many more months, so it probably deserves a thread in the Pit where it can be discussed more freely. In the Pit, of course, one is able to viciously attack other posters, i… --- ## [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)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 6048\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discussion-thread-for-the-hamas-attacks-israel-thread-october-2023/991317 "2026-07-07T22:00:21Z")
This is a dedicated discussion thread for the following Breaking News thread: If you have a news item to post, please post it in the other thread. If you have something that you wish to discuss in more detail, please … --- ## [Will Israel destroy Hamas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-israel-destroy-hamas/991277)
**Author:** [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Replies:** 575\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-israel-destroy-hamas/991277 "2026-02-19T15:28:27Z")
That’s been said before - it hasn’t happened because it can’t be done. --- ## [Ceasefire! Israel and Hamas Jan 15, 2025 Breaking News](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceasefire-israel-and-hamas-jan-15-2025-breaking-news/1013026)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ceasefire-israel-and-hamas-jan-15-2025-breaking-news/1013026 "2025-01-18T21:28:14Z")
According to the document, Israel will release 1,000 Palestinian prisoners who were arrested on October 8, 2023, but were not involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel the day before. Of the 33 hostages Hamas is expected t… --- ## [Rosh Hashanah while Israel is at war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosh-hashanah-while-israel-is-at-war/1008416)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosh-hashanah-while-israel-is-at-war/1008416 "2024-10-31T22:04:31Z")
This is not a rant, and I’m hoping this thread is moderately civil, but I felt the style of the pit is better suited for plain talking about both the Israeli situation and the response of the US Jewish community. I am … --- ## [Hamas attacks Israel, October 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamas-attacks-israel-october-2023/991234)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 569\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamas-attacks-israel-october-2023/991234 "2024-10-22T13:01:46Z")
Hamas claims to have captured some soldiers. From the article: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “we are at war, and we will win it” as the country’s air force began striking Hamas targets in Gaza on Sat… --- ## [Is there a good fact-checking analysis of Netanyahu's UN speech? September 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-fact-checking-analysis-of-netanyahus-un-speech-september-2024/1008212)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-good-fact-checking-analysis-of-netanyahus-un-speech-september-2024/1008212 "2024-09-28T20:40:40Z")
I would like to read an objective, as much as possible, review and fact-check of Netanyahu’s speech to the UN the other day. I have yet to be able to find one online, though. Is there a good breakdown and fact-check of … --- ## [ICJ Ruling on Rafah offensive in Gaza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icj-ruling-on-rafah-offensive-in-gaza/1002240)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/icj-ruling-on-rafah-offensive-in-gaza/1002240 "2024-05-30T13:57:43Z")
This thread is for discussion of the recent ICJ ruling directing Israel to cease its Rafah operation, and also the earlier January ruling that one references. BBC article: Gaza war: ICJ orders Israel to stop Rafah offen… --- ## [Hijacking posts for voting strategy thread, Gaza stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijacking-posts-for-voting-strategy-thread-gaza-stuff/1000769)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hijacking-posts-for-voting-strategy-thread-gaza-stuff/1000769 "2024-05-10T06:19:18Z")
…can we not do this? This week in Gaza Palestinians are discovering and exhuming mass graves. Over 700 bodies have been found so far including women, children, patients, hospital staff, people who have had their hands … --- ## [What is the goal of student encampments in the US (re Gaza)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-goal-of-student-encampments-in-the-us-re-gaza/1001225)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-goal-of-student-encampments-in-the-us-re-gaza/1001225 "2024-05-07T20:45:55Z")
So, i hang out with undergrads. And i have a friend who is risking her graduation to keep the encampment open on her campus. And i don’t get it. And I’m afraid to ask her, because she’s really passionate about this and … --- ## [What would Israeli success look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-israeli-success-look-like/1000834)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-israeli-success-look-like/1000834 "2024-04-27T17:10:24Z")
I’m starting this thread in MPSIMS because I’m hoping for a friendly discussion, and no attacks of posters. I’m okay with some digressions. But I’d like to stick to the general idea of what Israel is hoping to get if … --- ## [Viability of a two state Israel Palestine solution in the moderate term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viability-of-a-two-state-israel-palestine-solution-in-the-moderate-term/996923)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viability-of-a-two-state-israel-palestine-solution-in-the-moderate-term/996923 "2024-03-29T20:15:44Z")
Pulling out from here. Let’s, I hope start out agreeing that it should be the goal, assuming security for all involved is adequately assure. Gaza is going to be hard pressed to rebuild and the mutual security trust tha… --- ## [US support of Israel (from Hamas war discussion thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-support-of-israel-from-hamas-war-discussion-thread/994802)
**Author:** [@WreckingCrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WreckingCrew)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-support-of-israel-from-hamas-war-discussion-thread/994802 "2024-03-20T01:59:38Z")
I’m not 100% clear on where you going with that comment, besides there being a lot of Nazi references being dropped in here recently. That still doesn’t answer my question - why should the US be paying over $3.3 billion… --- ## [So What Just Happened in Gaza? (March 1st 2024)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-just-happened-in-gaza-march-1st-2024/998329)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-just-happened-in-gaza-march-1st-2024/998329 "2024-03-04T22:28:25Z")
I am disappointed with press coverage. Something Very Bad jut happened in Gaza. There is just about no coverage about it except in the New York Times. I can see why, Gaza right now is a heck-hole. Starvation is starting … --- ## [{Thread about Israel & Palestine launched from} Majority Leader Schumer Delivers Major Address On Antisemitism On The Senate Floor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-israel-palestine-launched-from-majority-leader-schumer-delivers-major-address-on-antisemitism-on-the-senate-floor/993929)
**Author:** [@InfraBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InfraBlue)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-israel-palestine-launched-from-majority-leader-schumer-delivers-major-address-on-antisemitism-on-the-senate-floor/993929 "2023-12-03T16:29:50Z")
In his speech against antisemitism Chuck Schumer decries the antisemitism that has surfaced since Hamas’ terrorist massacre in Israel and the resultant war waged in Gaza against Hamas by Israel, what with the massacre … --- ## [Is Israel an apartheid regime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-israel-an-apartheid-regime/992614)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-israel-an-apartheid-regime/992614 "2023-11-05T01:01:21Z")
There you go again, amplifying Hamas propaganda. --- ## [Gaza naval blockade](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaza-naval-blockade/992399)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaza-naval-blockade/992399 "2023-11-02T01:50:25Z")
How effective is the naval blockade on Gaza? Is the water mined? Could boats with refugees (or whatever) slip through and sail to Egypt, other mainland countries, or Mediterranean islands - without being detected or atta… --- ## [Why not encourage people to move from Gaza to the West Bank, Egypt, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-encourage-people-to-move-from-gaza-to-the-west-bank-egypt-etc/991296)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-not-encourage-people-to-move-from-gaza-to-the-west-bank-egypt-etc/991296 "2023-10-31T01:33:50Z")
This is possibly a stupid question, but why not move or offer to help people move from Gaza to the West Bank? AIUI the latter has more space and more of an actual economy, so they’d be better off there, and have more of … --- ## [IDF's alleged recording of Islamic Jihad, and questions of journalistic integrity and trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857 "2023-10-24T18:52:38Z")
The alleged recording of “Hamas” operatives discussing the rocket failure that was released by the State of Israel’s official Twitter account is being disputed: --- ## [Reply to Babale re: Hamas and Israel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-to-babale-re-hamas-and-israel/991469)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reply-to-babale-re-hamas-and-israel/991469 "2023-10-17T15:07:19Z")
I never once supported what Hamas did. You ascribed that to me, because you’re a piece of shit. I just pointed out that a lot of Palestinian civilians have been killed by Israel - over 21 times as many than have Israeli… --- ## [Dual citizens of Israel and reservist call-up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-citizens-of-israel-and-reservist-call-up/991374)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dual-citizens-of-israel-and-reservist-call-up/991374 "2023-10-14T15:08:57Z")
Are dual citizens of Israel obligated to do military service? If so, what are the implications for dual citizens worldwide of the call-up of IDF reservists? Must they come back to Israel and join the fight? If so, what i… --- ## [A question about Israel's Iron Dome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-israels-iron-dome/991344)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-israels-iron-dome/991344 "2023-10-10T14:45:20Z")
I thought the Israelis designed and built Iron Dome on their own. They have requested more missiles for it from the US. Am I mistaken, or can it be used to control various missile launchers? --- ## [Will the Hamas attacks on Israel help Netanyahu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-hamas-attacks-on-israel-help-netanyahu/991273)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-hamas-attacks-on-israel-help-netanyahu/991273 "2023-10-09T19:44:18Z")
Tangent from the breaking news thread: I think it will help Netanyahu. 9/11 helped Bush, even though it happened on his watch. And even though it was also a gross failure of intelligence, and was stuff that Gore had be…