A generic phrase meant to silence any valid criticism or even simply perceived criticism of Israels methods with regards to Palestinians and Palestine as a whole. The question is… How can a “defending” nation be making territorial gains?
Concerned Human: “So many innocent Palestinian children have died from IDF bombardments…”

Israeli shill: “Israel has the right to defend itself.”
by Kind Scholar October 22, 2023
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