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2023-07-05 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

Four Reasons for Israel's Biggest Operation in Palestine in 20 Years

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Posted by badanov 2023-07-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 The size of the operation suggests an OP plan, not an untimely strike. Some high value target(s) triggered the events of the day.

Posted by Skidmark 2023-07-05 09:55|| 2023-07-05 09:55|| Front Page Top

#2 Can it not be both, Skidmark? I imagine the IDF has a long list of targets in want of degrading, only awaiting an excuse to execute.

Posted by trailing wife 2023-07-05 12:11|| 2023-07-05 12:11|| Front Page Top

#3 There are certain regional social beliefs that rule above all others. In the far east, 'face', or personal dignity is highest. In the middle east, payback is supreme.
They don't care if they burn their own house down, if they get to burn down their hated neighbor's house.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-07-05 12:13|| 2023-07-05 12:13|| Front Page Top

#4 With regard to Iran and the Saudis joining forces against Israel, this popped up on the Times of Isrqel site just now:

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait assert rights to gas field eyed by Iran

Riyadh’s official press agency says Dorra field, known to Iranians as Arash, is under joint ownership of Saudis and Kuwaitis; declaration comes after Tehran said preparing to drill

Posted by trailing wife 2023-07-05 12:27|| 2023-07-05 12:27|| Front Page Top

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