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[–] [email protected] 45 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Is Netanyahu really just trying to see what he can get away with at this point?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 11 months ago

I don't think there's an "at this point", rather it's something he's always tried doing. Corrupt authoritarians/fascists constantly try to push the boundaries and once they go too far, they either go "it was a joke/accident/misunderstanding" or they double down on it. Putin doubled down the last time he went too far, I wonder what Netanyahu will do.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 11 months ago

Why would he stop now?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 11 months ago

Seems like it. Crazy how much leeway Israel gets, any other country doing this wouldn't have as much support.

I hope the US puts its foot down hard at some point.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago

As long as he has the backing of the US he'll operate with impunity. I dont think he cares what any other country thinks.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

War crimes for thee but not for me.