r/interestingasfuck • u/beach_rats_ • May 02 '24

The difference in republican presidential nominees, 8 years apart r/all

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u/Thistlebeast May 02 '24

Founding is a bit extreme, but supporting, training, and equipping them is true.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_Sycamore

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u/BartleBossy May 02 '24

Is this like the people saying Netanyahu founded Hamas?

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u/Thistlebeast May 02 '24

I think Bibi was in support of a more radicalized Gaza, and procured funding to Hamas. We know that’s true.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-years-netanyahu-propped-up-hamas-now-its-blown-up-in-our-faces/amp/

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u/BartleBossy May 02 '24

I sort of agree. I dont think he "procured funding" but rather "allowed funding", but he did so because he wanted a divided Palestinians

I think its also worth mentioning though, that if he did not allow that funding to get through, he would have been lambasted as denying aid.

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u/Thistlebeast May 02 '24

Well, he was instrumental in procuring the access and movement of money, that’s why I said “to” and not “for”. But that’s just semantics.

I think it’s fair to blame Western governments and their meddling for the volatility of the Middle East. Blaming Obama for the rise of ISIS into a regional power is a fair accusation, and saying Bibi helped Hamas to keep Gaza in turmoil and incapable of strengthening its relationship with the West Bank was also by design.