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2006-07-16 Israel-Palestine-Jordan

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Posted by Fred 2006-07-16 12:17|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Even if he's alive now, I don't like his chances. After Israel rips every Hamas operative in Gaza a new asshole, what does Hamas have left to lose by killing him? The Israeli response has humilated them, and they won't erase the stain of shame by handing over this guy unharmed. My guess is at some point they make him the star of a beheading video. I hope I'm wrong, but I just don't see the upside for Hamas in releasing him. Ditto the guys captured by Hezbollah.

Posted by WhiteCollarRedneck 2006-07-16 15:32|| 2006-07-16 15:32|| Front Page Top

#2 I doubt there was any way for Israel to get them back safely short of releasing thousands of detaineers, who would just begin attacking Israel once released.

Posted by lotp 2006-07-16 15:36|| 2006-07-16 15:36|| Front Page Top

#3 He's only a bargaining chip as long as he's alive. Hamas will make sure the Israelis are able to confirm his health on a regular basis.

C'mon. We wouldn't be reading this if it were legit Intel.

Posted by Iblis">Iblis 2006-07-16 22:01|| 2006-07-16 22:01|| Front Page Top

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