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Comment by jakelazaroff

3 months ago

Most countries wouldn't be in that position in the first place. Mexico attacking the US would be basically unprovoked; Hamas attacking Israel is… not.

Before the attacks Israel was in the process of normalizing relations with Gaza. For example, they were increasing work permits monthly. Here is an article from summer 2022

https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/bennett-said-to...

The Nova music festival was a peace festival.

So yes, the Oct 7th attack was unprovoked. Subjective historical context is not provocation.