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Why Israelis support the Gaza offensive

Israel's post-traumatic war is not just about stopping Hamas rockets, but about repairing reputations -- and erasing the stain of failure.
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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 11:19 AM

    My dear Xanthro,

    Yes the Jews have always been there. They stayed and converted and we call them Palestinians now.

    They are the same people of the Bible.

    —something stinks Read something stinks's other letters

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