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Since every adult in Israel joins the IDF, that would make them valid targets then right?

> Since every adult in Israel joins the IDF, that would make them valid targets then right?

Iran launched into Israel, broadly, including targeting cities. Same as Russia in Ukraine. America in Iraq. Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka.

Iran made targeted strikes against military installations.

> Iran made targeted strikes against military installations

And civilian targets [1].

You didn’t hear about this because this category of war crime is happening in every currently-active war zone. If a population chooses war, this is essentially part of what they’re consenting to doing and potentially have happen to themselves.

[1] https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/09/04/iran-missile-strikes-on-...

The question asked, goes directly to your arguments rationale, but you've avoided it. Would it not be better to be consistent in your position, or reconsider it?

> Would it not be better to be consistent in your position, or reconsider it?

Didn’t mean to deflect. Current and former IDF members as well as reservists are absolutely valid military targets.

As for detention, absolutely, an Israeli citizen in Iranian or proxy territory should expect to be detained. (They would not be valid military targets.)

Whilst I don't wholly agree with your position, you are definitely consistent on it. Thanks for responding.

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