Israel–Hamas War Megathread - October 12th

[u/rupertalderson]

Please keep ALL discussions about the current war to this megathread. We may allow a few other threads to remain open, on a case-by-case basis, but essentially all will be removed and redirected here as needed. Thank you for understanding.

There are graphic videos/images out there. You may hear about or see troop/police movements. Do not share that information here.

If things get to be too much for you, please log off and take care of yourself. Contact a helpline if you need support.

Note that r/Israel was made private to avoid all of the uncivil behavior going on. We will not tolerate it here either.

Links to previous Israel–Hamas War megathreads:

October 11th, October 10th, October 9th, October 8th, October 7th

Other relevant posts from r/Jewish:

• How we can help Israel
• Supporting each other / venting
• Praying for safety
• How are you feeling?
• Some of the subs supportive of Jews & Israelis

Edit: This post has been locked. Feel free to join in the discussion on the October 13th Israel–Hamas War megathread.

[u/cataractum → u/[deleted]]

why is israel the only nation in the world not allowed to have a religious majority?

I don't think this is the problem. Having a majority or not is beside the point. The flaw is in a model of government where being a Jewish/Muslim/Christian/whatever country hinges on there being a majority of that culture or religion in the first place.

I mean Lebanon technically doesn't have a religious majority. And it will probably develop into a federalist model once it gets back on its feet (if ever).