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JI7

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6. He knew he was viewed as a loser and weak to the world

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Mon Jun 23, 2025, 09:17 AM

Jun 23

He was probably being mostly ignored at the g7. Netanyahu ignored him on attacking Iran.

He wanted to do something to show he was powerful and in control.

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