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In reply to the discussion: The US Government can stop this genocide [View all]AloeVera
(4,591 posts)You must believe that October 7th justifies Israel's response.
You know I was talking about the way Israel is waging this war, not about October 7th. THAT is on Israel.
But you had to pivot to Oct 7th.
In context, I was referring to all laws of war pertaining to the safeguarding of civilians. Proportionality, necessity etc.
In the words of the UN, "Gaza is a graveyard for children".
Hundreds of boys and girls and yes Babies, killed every day.
Children that were half-starved already. What justification can there be for withholding food, water, medicine to civilians for a month already? Flouting humanitarian laws and inflicting more suffering. It's a cruel collective punishment.
Are you seriously comparing the 28 Israeli soldier deaths, all incurred since the ground invasion, with the close to 10,000 Palestinian deaths? I really don't know how to even respond to that point. But it's very revealing in itself.
All civilians are defenseless, soldiers are not. See the difference?
If Israel is only going after Hamas fighters and leaders, why are so many women, children, old people and other civilians being killed? It's happening because international laws on war are not being followed.
Oh but I see now that the targets include "people in government". Given that the government is the largest employer in Gaza, are you seriosly saying that doctors, paramedics, civil servants and even road workers are non-innocents? I should have seen THIS coming.
Yes I have a big problem with Israel's war conduct as does most of the world.
Your "wish" for Palestinians rings hollow precisely because of your thinking and beliefs. If you are willing to excuse the mass slaughter of their civilians, many children, your "wishes" for them are irrelevant and meaningless. Born not of genuine concern for their well- being but to somehow score points for your side. Hollow.