Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Israel/Palestine

Beastly Boy

(13,283 posts)

2. This is a blatantly deceptive statement.

Reply to Sneederbunk (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 12:45 PM

Aug 4

Hamas took the hostages. Hamas has been abusing the hostages. There will be no end to the war as long as Hamas refuses to release ALL the hostages.

Hamas is solely responsible for and in full control of all of the above. Israel is not. There is no equivalency. No both-sideism.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Israel considers expanding Gaza war as ceasefire talks reach an impasse [View all] Eugene Aug 4 OP

The hostages are pawns for both sides. Sneederbunk Aug 4 #1

This is a blatantly deceptive statement. Beastly Boy Aug 4 #2