• BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    TBF, they were missiles for the Iron Dome defense system. They technically could be used offensively but I don’t think Israel is setup for that and it would be a very inefficient use of the tech.

    • defunct_punk@lemmy.world
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      2 days ago

      Oh yeah, the Iron Dome “defense” system.

      The US taxpayer-funded missile system Israel uses to justify whatever offensive mission they want because they’ll never face retaliation. Regardless of your beliefs, the US has zero obligation to fund Bibi’s “defense,” arguably less so than their offense, and maybe a thinner security blanket would help them behave themselves.

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      2 days ago

      The system that helps Israel defend it’s stolen land from the people they stole it from?

      She voted to actively hinder Palestine’s ability to retaliate against their genociders?

      There is no “defense” ability for Israel. To defend it is an offensive measure because it is an occupying force. They do not have the right to that land.

    • azuth@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      They could reduce the money they spent on offensive weapons and operations to buy the iron dome missiles.

      This argument only makes sense if Israel could not otherwise afford to defend itself.