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Philippines’ ex-President Rodrigo Duterte says Israel should ‘crush Hamas’, turn Gaza into ‘world’s biggest cemetery’
South China Morning Post ^ | 10/12/23

Posted on 10/12/2023 5:15:13 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, known for his colourful language, has suggested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crush Gaza and turn the Hamas-controlled territory into the “world’s biggest cemetery”, after escalating attacks from both sides left more than 2,000 people dead.

Israel relentlessly bombarded the Gaza Strip with hundreds of air strikes after Palestinian militants last Saturday rained rockets on the Jewish state and gunmen stormed its cities, killing hundreds and abducting dozens, including foreigners. Duterte told broadcaster SMNI News that if he were Netanyahu, he would eliminate Hamas by razing the sealed-off enclave to the ground.

“I will crush Hamas. I will give civilians 48 hours to get out of the place. If not, I will flatten it. No more Gaza to fight for,” said Duterte, who retired from politics in 2022 after completing his six-year term in office.

He also urged civilians to back off because he would “pulverise Gaza and make it the biggest cemetery in the world”. Duterte has made controversial remarks and insulted world leaders in the past, including Pope Francis and former US president Barack Obama, whom he once called “son of a w***e”.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: duterte; hamas; israel; philippines
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1 posted on 10/12/2023 5:15:13 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

There is no solution to the Gaza problem.

At best, there can only be a respite in the Gaza hatred of Israel.

The most prolific product of Gaza is young men and boys who have nothing better to do than fight against Israel. A bomb or two in the midst of a funeral crowded with such vermin would be a good thing.


2 posted on 10/12/2023 5:20:17 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Joe Biden is a kleptocrat)
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To: SeekAndFind

It works for me.


3 posted on 10/12/2023 5:22:37 AM PDT by Renkluaf
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To: SeekAndFind

“I will crush Hamas. I will give civilians 48 hours to get out of the place. If not, I will flatten it. No more Gaza to fight for,” ... “turn Gaza into ‘world’s biggest cemetery’”

That’s what is going to need to be done.

The Hamas terrorists will just shed their arms and clothes, don civilian garb, and melt into the streams of residents fleeing for Jordan and Syria. Separating terrorists from civilians will be difficult.


4 posted on 10/12/2023 5:23:49 AM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I third that. They are the ones who started the ethnic cleansing game. Israel should finish it for them.


5 posted on 10/12/2023 5:23:54 AM PDT by A_perfect_lady (The greatest wealth is to live content with little. -Plato)
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To: SeekAndFind

He crushed terrorism in Malawi during his time.


6 posted on 10/12/2023 5:24:13 AM PDT by Jonty30 (It never rains in sunny Alberta. It always rains in rainy Alberta.)
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To: SeekAndFind

“Duterte has made controversial remarks and insulted world leaders in the past, including Pope Francis and former US president Barack Obama, whom he once called “son of a w***e”.

I like this guy


7 posted on 10/12/2023 5:25:03 AM PDT by DeplorablePaul
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To: SeekAndFind
I disagree, a parking lot is needed in the area.

Level, pave, park.

8 posted on 10/12/2023 5:27:26 AM PDT by NativeSon ( *> <*)
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To: SeekAndFind

9 posted on 10/12/2023 5:29:30 AM PDT by BlueLancer (Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times, it's enemy action.)
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To: bert
There is no solution to the Gaza problem.

At best, there can only be a respite in the Gaza hatred of Israel.

Completely agree.

Even behind Israel's response to this kind of butchery, there is politics.

Israel must maintain internal and international support for what it does.

Hamas, being a terrorist organization, does not.

10 posted on 10/12/2023 5:34:06 AM PDT by RoosterRedux (A person who seeks the truth with a strong bias will never find it. He will only confirm his bias.)
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To: Carriage Hill
“I will crush Hamas. I will give civilians 48 hours to get out of the place."

Why give notice? Did Hamas give a notice? Just do it and let God sort it out.

11 posted on 10/12/2023 5:37:42 AM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: Renkluaf

Gitter Done!!


12 posted on 10/12/2023 5:39:58 AM PDT by Ponyexpress9790 (Every one that votes democrat is your enemy, there is no co-existing with traitors and terrorists. )
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To: RoosterRedux

Now then.

For the sake of argument and Devil’s Advocacy, when considering Hamas, why are they termed terrorists. Why is not the force that invaded Israel and is shooting rockets not the Hamas military?

For instance, were the Viet Cong terrorists?

The Hamas are guerilla soldiers acting to achieve their own objectives while armed and directed by Iran.

Ages ago, the Crown of England armed and directed the Cherokee to attack the American settlers on the western edge of North Carolina and Virginia. Was Dragging Canoe a terrorist?


13 posted on 10/12/2023 5:43:46 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Joe Biden is a kleptocrat)
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s called a thorn in their side. God permits. Yes, defend and fight, but the promise of Peace On Earth will not be fulfilled until the return of the Messiah. History.

America is being invaded and the numbers of our enemies in our land is large.

Why has God permitted the current regime to rule here?

Because the consequence of nationally legalized child sacrifice is NOT forgiven. (king Manasseh was forgiven, not the nation of Judah—2 Kings 24) Sentence is suspended with overturning. States must outlaw pre-born genocide. Here in the U.S. it is imperative to secure our elections.

The satanists know God’s blood red line has been crossed in most nations and are preparing for their blip in time to rule the world. (WEF, anyone?)

Check out this map. Remember how Abraham got God to agree to not destroying Sodom and Gomorrah if there were 10 innocent people living Sodom? Located in JORDAN. :)

https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-where-abortion-is-illegal

Abraham bargaining
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+18%3A16-33&version=NASB1995

BOOM.
https://scitechdaily.com/sodom-and-gomorrah-evidence-that-a-cosmic-impact-destroyed-a-biblical-city-in-the-jordan-valley/

Overcome.


14 posted on 10/12/2023 5:44:06 AM PDT by huldah1776
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To: bert
There is no solution to the Gaza problem.

Yes there is - Israel invades the Gaza Strip, occupies it again and expels all Palestinians. It won't happen because the Israeli Left and the American Left would never permit it, but it's a solution that has been proven to work repeatedly, throughout history, in other nations and territories.
15 posted on 10/12/2023 5:51:54 AM PDT by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: bert

“There is no solution to the Gaza problem.”

Been to Carthage lately?

L


16 posted on 10/12/2023 5:53:40 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. )
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To: SeekAndFind

I like him.

But what is a “son of a w**e” as described Obama?

Prostitute? Wookie?


17 posted on 10/12/2023 5:55:10 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: NativeSon

Maybe a giant glass skating rink.

Can you ice skate on glass?


18 posted on 10/12/2023 5:55:54 AM PDT by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: AnotherUnixGeek

That is not a valid solution

Both Egypt and Israel shed the “Gaza Strip”

The current Hamas effort is wrought by Iran to end the Arab participation in the Abram Accord/Negev Summit coalition of the Arabs that matter and israel.

The Abrams Accord effectively ends the Arab support of Palestine and is a mortal threat to Iran

There is no where the Palestinians can go. They are contained and that is the best solution all the world diplomacy can muster


19 posted on 10/12/2023 5:58:28 AM PDT by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Joe Biden is a kleptocrat)
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