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In March 2025, in the thread "Re: OT, out", Umm asked the members: "Do you think it is because America is made up of magical soil that makes businesses based in America magically profitable?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Steve203 ⎊❂🐝 HONORARY
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Subject: kids flying kites
Date: 08/25/26 10:19 PM
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I used to fly kites 60-odd years ago. I never had to worry about an IAF jet dropping a bomb on me tho.

Netanyahu warns of 'targeted strikes' if Hamas doesn't stop kites from flying toward Israel

The Israeli government is threatening to increase "targeted strikes" on Gaza unless Hamas takes action to prevent kites used by Palestinians, including children, from flying toward Israel.

In a statement posted to social media platform X on Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he and Defence Minister Israel Katz held a "situational assessment" on Sunday evening to discuss the “threat of drones, balloons and kites launched from the Gaza Strip toward Israel."

cbc.ca - Gaza children kites israel war

Israel is apparently also afraid of Hamas bombing it with potable water.

Israel Bombs Gaza Water Desalination Plant, Mosque and Tents, Killing 7, Including Children

In Gaza, Israel launched a wave of attacks on Monday, hitting a mosque, a water desalination plant and tents housing displaced Palestinians. At least seven people were killed, including two children.

democracynow.org - Israel bombs gaza water desalination plant mosque and tents killing including children

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