Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and other Related Conflicts in the Middle East (read the rules in the first post)

BoraTas

BoraTas

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HighGround said:
I suppose we can also invade Iran, defend Taiwan, and help Nigeria inva Niger as well.

Hell, why not invade Syria while we're at it?

This foreign policy establishment is just going to drive my country into ruin.
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You'd be amazed how many people from the USA and even liberals from the outside think that unironically.

For some people, the US military has infinite strength and it is the solution to everything illiberal (BTW they are very inconsistent in deciding what is liberal)

In reality the US is currently running a 5% interest rate and 30% budget deficit. It is paying more debt interest than it is spending on the military and is unable to keep up with PLA's expansion. I am 100% certain Washington DC is not happy with what's happening in Israel. They were bragging about the stability in the Middle East just 10 days ago. It is certain what their desires are.
 
FriedButter

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Lmao. How long before we get US boots on the ground in Gaza?

U.S. Weighs Deploying Second Aircraft Carrier Group​

The U.S. may deploy a second aircraft carrier near Israel, U.S. defense officials said, an escalation of the U.S. military effort to deter regional powers from joining the war between Hamas and Israel.

The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and its accompanying ships were scheduled months ago to sail this week for the Middle East. They are expected to reach the Middle East in roughly two weeks, defense officials said.

The USS Gerald R. Ford and its accompanying ships, some of which have nuclear capabilities, are expected to arrive later on Tuesday, defense officials said. The Pentagon is considering, but hasn't formally decided, whether the Eisenhower would relieve the Ford or both groups would remain, defense officials said.
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Evacuation of the crew of a damaged Israeli Namer armored personnel carrier. The Israel Defense Forces has published footage of the rescue of the crew of the damaged Israeli armored personnel carrier Namer. The video was filmed in the area of Kibbutz Nirim, the operation is carried out by one of the Israeli special forces. During the evacuation, Israeli troops engage in battle with Hamas units. The Namer armored personnel carrier was created on the basis of the Merkava Mk1 tank in 2008, later the Merkava Mk4 tank was used. The armored personnel carrier is designed to carry 9 people and since 2016 has been equipped with the Israeli-made Trophy active protection system.

 
FriedButter

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FriedButter said:
Israel drafts 300,000 reservists as it goes on the offensive

JERUSALEM, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Israel has drafted a record 300,000 reservists in its response to a multi-front Hamas attack from Gaza and is "going on the offensive," the chief military spokesperson said on Monday.
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Another 360,000 reservists are being called up for a total of 760,000.

Based on what google says, that is 8.11% of their population.

Ministers approve doubling reserve troop deployment​

The Government on Tuesday, approved the call-up of 360,000 additional reservists, doubling the number of reserve troops currently deployed.
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KYli

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SanWenYu said:
What will the American warships and jet fighters do there? If they are not taking part in bombing Gaza, what potential threats will require having 2 American CGs in the theater?
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A deterrent and show of force. At the moment, Israel doesn't need the US military direct involvement as long as things don't escalate. Two US ACs should deter Israel's foes from entering the war or in the worst case scenario come to the rescue of Israel.
 
Maikeru

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FriedButter said:
Another 360,000 reservists are being called up for a total of 760,000.

Based on what google says, that is 8.11% of their population.


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Hmm. They don't need this many just to deal with Gaza. Maybe they're thinking of going after Hezbollah as well, even if Hez don't enter the conflict of their own volition.
 
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