Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, according to people familiar with its provisions.

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    1 year ago

    Without US support Israel wouldn’t last a month - Israel is a shining example of US “foreign policy.” Just like Saudi Arabia.

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      1 year ago

      Right, do you not remember how the last attempts to dislodge Israel went, back when Israel went without significant US support?

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      1 year ago

      Israel has nukes, you know? That’s a pretty solid deterrent, especially if you don’t have anything to lose.