Hamas admits 72% of deaths are combat-aged men as it quietly reduces civilian death toll - report

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35. I have been critical of Israel's conduct of the war. Bears no relation to Israel as a society.

As you well know.

In relation to the conduct of the war, you have not once criticized or expressed disapproval of it. On the contrary, you defend it at every turn.

You of course twisted my clear meaning to suit your purposes.

I really don't care what kind of society it is that is slaughtering people, I simply want it to stop. Is that so hard to imagine?

I know Israel is not a monolith, and its people diverse. But I also know that there is not much diversity in the opinion of the war conduct - nearly-unanimous in support. No real opposition to the coming ethnic cleansing either. For example, less than 5% view it as "immoral".

It also doesn't matter to me whether you are to the left or right of Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir etc on social or constitutional issues. That's not what we've been discussing for 18 months and it bears no relevance to your unwavering support and defense for the war conduct.

It's a bit amusing that you do not see the irony of your accusations about "outrage porn". I refer you to the Mote and the Beam Parable.

You see, once again, Palestinians and their supporters are accused of the exact same thing that Israel itself has done. Repeatedly, since October 7th.

Maybe I'll head down to the pub myself now. Have the last word if you wish!
Cheers.