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Monday, January 5, 2009 12:00 AM

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.
By Aluf Benn

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 11:12 AM

    Yes.

    "in America Arab Muslims and Jews can get along and do so just fine. They do so at work, at play and at anti-war demonstrations to my direct observation." somethingstinks

    Absolutely true. And the thing is, in Tucson, AZ, opposition to Israeli occupation and military force is actually led by Israeli citizens who march with Muslims every week in a show of solidarity. We not only get along, we love each other.

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