Well, Israel is fighting with top-grade US weapons in Gaza, says everyone. So what?
this post was submitted on 08 Jan 2024
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It’s almost like someone is funding this conflict.
Hey there no war like a proxy war
“They’re close to almost making this seem like something that would resemble a fair fight if you squint in the dark and you had cataracts. It’s unconscionable!”
Israel gets their top grade weapons from the only other country based entirely on theft.
Good to see China didn't entirely abandon Palestine. Their foreign policy in this conflict has been a disgrace.
The outrage! (Nobady mention the arms bought from the US).
Why do they care what Hamas is armed with when they're primarily killing civilians?
Tell me, is this huge stockpile underneath Al Shifa hospital? No? Not in their 'secret headquarters'? All you found was a half dozen rusty aks, some grenades and a random assortment of ammunition? Being guarded by our good Hamas friends Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Any chance we could send them since American weapons?
Raytheon, lockheed Martin, boeing, general dynamics and northrup grumman are not opposed to this suggestion.
If those contractors could supply both sides they would in a heartbeat
Wait? Why they are not already using US made top weapons?
This is the best summary I could come up with:
Hamas has a large stockpile of Chinese weaponry in Gaza, including assault rifles, grenade launchers, and advanced communications equipment, according to the IDF, the Telegraph reports.
Israeli intelligence sources observed a significant upgrade in weaponry and technology acquired by Hamas, raising concerns about whether the Chinese supplies came directly from China or through a third party.
"This is top-grade weaponry and communications technology, stuff that Hamas didn't have before, with very sophisticated explosives which have never been found before and especially on such a large scale," an Israeli intelligence source told The Telegraph.
Weapons such as QBZ assault rifles and QLZ87 automatic grenade launchers were among the uncovered haul, signs of bolstered Hamas firepower.
The IDF warned that this arsenal is complemented by intelligence and communications equipment capable of operating within the complex tunnel system used by Hamas for surprise attacks on Israeli troops.
Experts suggest that if the Chinese-made equipment reached Hamas in large quantities, it is likely via a state actor, with Iran being a probable candidate.
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