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dpibel

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5. "waters"?

Reply to Melon (Reply #4)

Mon May 25, 2026, 09:36 PM

Monday

Are you thinking of, like, the Straits of Hormuz?

Generally, in English, "waters" refers to bodies of water.

The poster whose analysis you are challenging said "water." That word, in that construction, generally means "the stuff people drink and put on plants."

Just curious whether you and the poster to whom you responded are on the same page.

Because I'm thinking the other poster was talking about a desire on the part of Israel to control the fresh water in the region.

Also, are you sure that the fact that you've not heard of something is dispositive?

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Why Isn't Israel A Part Of The Peace Negotiations? [View all] gab13by13 Monday OP

Your answer is correct. And more importantly, Israel wants control of all the water in those areas fror themselves n/t Cheezoholic Monday #1

Israel has zero claim on the waters. I've never heard this. Melon Monday #4

"waters"? dpibel Monday #5

Exactly what I meant. Its not news that their "settlements" usually go right on top of wells and they cut those wells Cheezoholic Monday #7

I meant water as in for living and agriculture. Not costal waters. And they have and will claim every bit they can Cheezoholic Monday #6

Because Netanyahu (and Chump) are war criminals Brenda Monday #2

I remember when DU was run by Skinner and everything about Israel and Palestine was forbidden Beringia Monday #3