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Q: 1) Who are the Israeli "aristocrats"?

2) Would you suggest a carrot to go with your proposed stick?

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1. The same as the US. Parts of the media, top levels of the security services and ex-generals along with a few of the wealthy.

2. Money and exile.

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I am less confident of Israel's plans for permanent occupation without US support.

Regarding aid - there are enough stores to last for awhile - famine can be prevented by allowing women and children into "hamas-free zones" - something that should have been done from the start.

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US support seems certain with Trump, but long-term is a gamble. So Israel must take initiatives while they can and cement them in place, making their position Democrat-proof, as much as possible.

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agree. I suggest you listen to this - don't agree with everything but his general direction is correct.

https://youtu.be/J6axWLFoZmE?si=oHVyc0nxKgtEseNZ

Also - this organization - ISDF - has a live (nearly) daily interview at around 11am NY time. Good people.

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it's actually IDSF (Israel Defense and Security Forum) with daily updates in English at 10AM EST Mon-Fri (usually). To register for the briefings click here

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4116971985280/WN_Y7rLt290Qs6J-ttkcxokuQ#/registration

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