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AZProgressive

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7. Hamas isn't in control in the West Bank

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 05:51 PM

Jul 25

Netanyahu allowed funds to go to Hamas from third countries before October 7th because he wanted to keep the West Bank & Gaza seperate to prevent a two state solution.

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France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Jul 24 OP

Hamas will be the Leaders JustAnotherGen Jul 24 #1

Hamas isn't in control in the West Bank AZProgressive Jul 25 #7

People keep forgetting about the West Bank... Violet_Crumble Jul 25 #9

Who is the leader of this pretend "state"? Abbas? Currently in year 20 of his 5 year term? tritsofme Jul 24 #2

Well, then maybe France should likewise look at their recognition of the US as a nation based on that criteria--TRUMP? hlthe2b Jul 24 #3

That will never happen JustAnotherGen Jul 24 #4

What will never happen? Violet_Crumble Jul 25 #8

K&R red dog 1 Jul 25 #5

UK Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine muriel_volestrangler Jul 25 #6

Good malaise Jul 25 #10