I've heard different answers to this question. Conducting a poll is obviously a hard task to pull of in an authoritarian country, considering the censorship by the state.
A quick search got me to this poll: Article, Archive
So the answer would be that only 15% of the population are pro-theocracy.
In response to the question "Islamic Republic: Yes or No?” 81% of respondents inside the country responded “No” to the Islamic Republic, 15% responded “Yes,” and 4% were not sure.
the tentacles of the persian state...
As a supporter of the Iranian opposition, I'd like to correct you about this description. The Islamic Republic have nothing to do with Persian ethnicity or Iranian nationality. Only 50%-60% of Iranians are Persian, it's a very ethnically and culturally diverse nation. The Islamic Republic is a theocracy that oppresses the people of Iran. They destroy secularism and minority cultures in favor of Shia-style Islamization.
The United States and Iraq have reached a preliminary agreement for the full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq by the end of 2026, Reuters reported on Friday, amid continued attacks by Iran-backed militants against American troops.
> > > The United States and Iraq have reached a preliminary agreement for the full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq by the end of 2026, Reuters reported on Friday, amid continued attacks by Iran-backed militants against American troops. > >
> > > This withdrawal would mark a significant shift in Washington's military posture, though US officials acknowledge that their presence in Iraq serves not only to counter the Islamic State but also to monitor Iranian influence in the region. > >
> > > The phased exit is seen as politically beneficial for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, as it aligns with Iraq's balancing act between the US and Iran while addressing ongoing instability. However, it might also signal a victory for Iran and its proxies in the Arab country which have long been pushing for the full withdrawal of US and coalition forces from both Iraq and Syria. > >
Narrated by Aisha:
that the Prophet married her when she was six years old and he consummated his marriage when she was nine years old. Hisham said: I have been informed that `Aisha remained with the Prophet for nine years (i.e. till his death).
It's clear to me, based on what you've said, that you know very little about Israelis (Arabs and Jews), Jewish culture and history in the land of Israel (yes, before 1947, before 1918), Israeli politics (foreign and internal) and Middle East geopolitics.
How come you write with such confidence about something you barley know anythings about?
Israel gets dropped into existing post-WWII
5 Facts About the Jewish People's Ancestral Connection to the Land of Israel
Things are heavily medicated up until the 80's...
A typo? I don't know what you were trying to say. Anyway, from '47 until '73 Israel fought several existential wars against conventional armies (and many terrorists of various groups, never stopped, always been happening). Maybe that was your point.
Palestine fights back
AKA Hamas' massacres on October 7th / Hamas & PIJ suicide bombings against Israeli civilians / constant shooting attacks by Palestinians terrorists against Israeli civilians / Palestinians terrorists firing rockets targeting Israeli civilians.
Their goal was always the destruction of the Jewish state (see also: Amin al-Husseini, Fawzi al-Qawuqji).
You may stop propagating the false narrative of Israelis stealing Palestinian land just for the sake of being evil.
Sure, some privately owned farmland of some Arabs in Judea and Samaria was claimed by Israelis (mostly private citizens with no government permission). After going through the Israeli legal system, the court either orders for demolition of the illegal houses or (if the trial took too long, and people already moved in) it orders for monetary compensation for the rightful Arab owners of the land.
Ultimately, most of the land was not privately owned, it was barren land, all groups (Christians, Jews, Muslims, Druze) had enough room to expand their communities and build new ones.
You're right about the Islamic Republic of Iran spreading chaos in the Middle East by arming and financing Jihadist proxies, primarily with the goal of the destruction of Israel (and the west is next).
You talk about Jewish extremism on Israel's behalf, which somewhat exists, but you fail to acknowledge how prevalent Jihad is as an idea and practice. Islamism is antisemitic to its core.
They express it publicly all time:
Fathi Hammad (Hamas):
The first is the cleansing of Palestine of the filth of the Jews.
Hamas: Goal of world domination under an Islamic Caliphate:
(The Palestinian people) are preparing to establish the Caliphate.
Houthis' slogan:
God Is the Greatest, Death to America, Death to Israel, A Curse Upon the Jews, Victory to Islam.
I refuse to accept your appeasement attitude. Israel sends its troops (Jews, Arabs, Druze) to the battlefield to fight a just war. Human life is put at risk to achieve the goals of the war.
Just as the allies fought Nazi Germany and lost millions of troops and civilians.
If there's a hostage deal, it should serve the interests of Israel, not the interests of the terrorists of Hamas, PIJ, Fatah, PFLP etc.
A deal which servers the interests of Hamas-ISIS means surrender. A permanent ceasefire where Hamas stays in power means surrender. Not getting all the live Israeli hostages means surrender. Israel withdrawing from strategic areas means surrender.
The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages.
- Hamas must surrender.
- The Palestinian terrorists should be disarmed.
- All Israeli (Jews and Arabs) hostages in Gaza should be released immediately and unconditionally.
That's what I'm saying. I don't agree with your interpretation of my position, I never said that.
> > > Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas Prays For The Soul Of 'Martyr' Ismail Haniyeh In Turkish Parliament Speech, Adds: We Are Implementing Shari'a Law – Victory Or Martyrdom; America Is The Plague And The Plague Is America; The Palestinian Leader > >
I did read the elements that were publicly published, yes.
- Release of hundreds of murderers out of prison without getting all the live hostages.
- The war ends (without Hamas losing power).
etc.
It doesn't matter who organized the discussions, Hamas has no right to exist and it must be defeated.
The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages.
Would you tell the leader of your country to surrender to the terms of a Jihadist terror organizations and relasese hunderds of murderers?
What whould you prefer: USA, UK, USSR defeat Nazi Germany or surrender to their terms?
You mean Hamas.
Fathi Hammad: The first is the cleansing of Palestine of the filth of the Jews.
The war in Gaza could end tomorrow if Hamas surrenders, disarms and returns all the hostages.
Excuse me, can you even read? Please cite a direct quote from the ICJ ruling that clearly states that Israel is committing a genocide. Can you do it? Of course not, because they never did.
You are still avoiding addressing this point.
You haven't established any knowledge about any of those issues.
It's clear to me, based on what you've said, that you know nothing about Israelis (Arab and Jews), Jewish culture and history, Israeli politics (foreign and internal) and Middle East geopolitics.
This is also relevant to you. You haven't established any knowledge about any of those issues.
It's clear to me, based on what you've said, that you know nothing about Israelis (Arab and Jews), Jewish culture and history, Israeli politics (foreign and internal) and Middle East geopolitics.
You are spewing out nonsense based on a false narrative. If you want to establish common ground based on actual facts, you are more than welcome.
It’s pretty obvious what Israels goal is and has been for the last decades. Steal land, just look at the west bank or even a map.
Why would anyone pay me? I'm just a random guy on the internet.
Do you get paid per argument?
All the things I've mentioned are relevant. Many people are talking out of their asses without knowing anything about this conflict. They don't make the minimum effort to learn the basic things, they just follow the mob and reuse their words without understanding any of it. Some Israelis do it, some westerners do it, some arabs do it.
And all of these useful idiots are being manipulated by Islamists, radical left people, white supremacists.
You mentioned a lot of unrelated stuff lol
You didn't address this point.
If Israel is committing genocide (which is not), it's the worst implementation of such policy. They could kill hundreds of thousands of people in a few days, and that never happened.
This is also relevant to you. You haven't established any knowledge about any of those issues.
It's clear to me, based on what you've said, that you know nothing about Israelis (Arab and Jews), Jewish culture and history, Israeli politics (foreign and internal) and Middle East geopolitics.
It is correct that 2 wrongs doesn't make a right. And you still haven't demonstrated that there are massacres or a genocide in Gaza committed by the IDF.
the attack on Oct 7 does not give anyone the right to commit their own massacre or genocide.
You get the shorter version of the answer I gave to the other person. The longer version might be relevant later.
If Israel is committing genocide (which is not), it's the worst implementation of such policy. They could kill hundreds of thousands of people in a few days, and that never happened.
Also, you conveniently forgot to mention Hamas' massacres on October 7th. That's the only reason for the ground invasion.
It's clear to me, based on what you've said, that you know nothing about Israelis (Arab and Jews), Jewish culture and history, Israeli politics (foreign and internal) and Middle East geopolitics.
How come you write with such confidence about something you know nothing about?
If Israel is committing genocide (which is not), it's the worst implementation of such policy. They could kill hundreds of thousands of people in a few days, and that never happened.
Also, you conveniently forgot to mention Hamas' massacres on October 7th. That's the only reason for the ground invasion.
August 24, 2023 - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas being antisemitic again. Spreading some conspiracy theories and trying to demonize the Israelis.
Last weekend, twenty masked men dragged away my father—an imam in Gaza. His crime? He refused to brainwash his people with their politics.
> > > Last weekend, twenty masked men dragged away my father—an imam in Gaza. His crime? He refused to brainwash his people with their politics. > >
History shows that when the revolutionary left and Islamist right start sounding alike, it’s time to start worrying.
> > > More than 40 years ago, in my country of birth, Iran, Islamists and the radical left joined forces, and the destructive consequences of that alliance provide crucial lessons for the present day. > >
Many Iranians perceive Israel as a potential ally in their struggle against Islamic oppression.
Many Iranians perceive Israel as a potential ally in their struggle against Islamic oppression.
