• livus@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    It would be mathematically impossible for them to have elected Hamas since 50% of them are 18 and younger, and the last election was held over 17 years ago.

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      1 year ago

      And the reason the last election was held so long ago was that after Hamas won elections in Gaza, the west supported a coup that failed and entrenched Hamas in power.

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      1 year ago

      I’d debate that with you, but it distracts from the point. Civilians need a path to refuge and not be forced to stay in rhe Hamas/Israeli warzone.

      If they want to stay, go for it. But lots of people who don’t want to see their families die, have no way out by design and to the delight of both Hamas and Netanyahu.