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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.

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  • Monday, January 5, 2009 01:02 PM

    Xanthro

    Yes, Israel would love for Hamas to be crushed and gone, but

    Hamas is certainly not blameless here by any means.

    Why would Israel want to kill its baby? Israel doesn't want to destroy Hamas, Israel LOVES Hamas. You must be mistaking me for someone who is naive.

    It's ok though, I forgive you.

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