Currently Israel are fighting Hanas in Gaza, The Houthis in Yeman and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Well, now it seems that Israel are single handily freeing the world from Islamic terrorists! But yes, I do think Britain and the US should be more vocally on their side. Beruit used to be the Paris of the ME!

People like Owen Jones who would be willingly thrown from a roof to prove a point, utter fool.

Who are fools?

That was for Stormy

Well then they're fools.

Palestine is not a country. But Hezbollah in Lebanon received upwards of 700 million dollars directly from Iran ast year. If they wanted to protect their citizens, they could.

@converseandjeans I think gay people understand that, firstly. there are gay people and allies in Palestine that need their support. Secondly, that humanity and principles are not transactional i.e. one stands up for one's beliefs without expecting something in return. To imply they are stupid to do so is offensive.

@Dulra

We have been over this ad nauseam on these threads,

Sorry I have not seen this discussed previously. So I have obviously missed this. However surely we should be looking to find a way to free Palestine from Hamas control & Lebanon from Hezbollah control? I'm pretty sure lots of Lebanese women would like to turn back the clock to when they could wear what they liked & go out & about when they want.

They tend to throw them off roofs

Like most stéréotypes they're based in truth.

How much American money does Israel spend each year?

You haven't addressed any of my other points?

@stormy4319trevor

From Wikipedia so unsure how accurate it is. I don't believe I am disrespecting gay people - just pointing out that Palestinian culture does not accept them.

Homosexuality in the Palestinian territoriess* is considered a taboo subject; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQQ*) people experience persecution and violence.

Then look at Israel, who actually protects its citizens with the Iron Dome.

America funded a huge part of the Iron Dome. Palestine would not have access to those level of funds so it's not really a lack of caring.

Why do you think that is...like really think about it??....It's because Hamas and Hezbollah don't care about the normal citizens of Gaza and Lebanon....they spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year ( money from Iran) on funding their leaders bunkers, tunnels and hotel rooms in Qatar, as well as all the weapons/ missiles/ rockets. They want to destabilise the region. Civilian casualties, especially now give them good press. And the left on the West fall for it. These groups are doing nothing but harm to normal people living in the ME.

Then look at Israel, who actually protects its citizens with the Iron Dome. Underground hospitals. Requiring all new houses to have a safe room etc...that is why there are fewer Israeli casualties!

Not a single person here has expressed support for Hamas or Hezbollah.

@converseandjeans You are being very offensive to gay people.

Queens for Palestine NOT Queens for Hamas

We have been over this ad nauseam on these threads, showing support and solidarity with people from Palestine currently suffering huge deaths, destruction and displacement is not supporting Hamas.

Maybe they are members of the LGBTQ+ community who are against children being slaughtered.

@Dulra

There are Queers for Palestine groups who attend marches. It makes no sense.

@SharonEllis

In most cases, on these threads, they are insulated & protected by the Western values that they so disdain. Queers for Palestine etc.

Honestly it's like turkeys voting for Christmas 🤷🏻‍♀️

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBTrightssintheeStateoff_Palestine

I struggle to support a regime which won't allow gays to live in peace.

Women's rights are not good either

Issues reported facing women in the Occupied Palestinian territoryy* are gender based-discrimination , as well as violence which includes child marriage, intimate violence, sexual harassment, rape, denial of medical and legal resources, psychological abuse and risk of sexual exploitation and abuse

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womeninn_Palestine

Who on these threads disdains western values, who supports Hamas and Hezbollah? If there's a specific poster you're accusing name them because your sweeping accusations are incorrect and pretty offensive

@herecomesautumn I don't think so. Palestinians, including children have been killed in their thousands before the war in Gaza. Israelis, a far fewer number, have also been killed. There was bloodshed long before this.

How do you feel about women who think Hamas and the other terrorist groups are evil but also think that the current military action in Gaza is also evil?

@Frontofgarden It's true though

If Hamas terrorists, plus the innocent Palestinians that spat on dead and dying Israelis and kept them hostage in their homes, would lay down arms and release the rest of the hostages, then further bloodshed could be avoided.

That's not disgusting, it's fact

What ridiculous reasoning. You do realise that you are excusing the IDF shooting children in the head.. disgusting!

In most cases, on these threads, they are insulated & protected by the Western values that they so disdain. Queers for Palestine etc.