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PatSeg

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107. Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of it lately

Tue Apr 2, 2024, 09:30 AM

Apr 2024

Though I believe it is only a handful of people doing it. The other comments I've seen are, "This is war and people die in war" as an excuse for the many indiscriminate deaths.

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World Central Kitchen workers killed by IDF. [View all] ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 OP

Oh, man. This is a tough one to swallow. LoisB Apr 2024 #1

Working X link, DU software doesn't display x.com urls, twitter.com needs to replace x.com in them when posting here Celerity Apr 2024 #53

Especially since they coordinated route with IDF & killed an American too womanofthehills Apr 2024 #126

Israel, under rightwing netanyahu, has lost all integrity forever. Think. Again. Apr 2024 #2

We're arming a fascist killer. orthoclad Apr 2024 #14

Like 1,800 - two thousand lb bombs that can demolish an entire street womanofthehills Apr 2024 #64

Isn't that more than we're sending Ukraine? orthoclad Apr 2024 #69

Campaign contributions OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #161

Campaign contributions OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #162

'Nice work', IDF.... outstanding.... really.... DemocraticPatriot Apr 2024 #145

Netanyahu DENVERPOPS Apr 2024 #148

+1, this was a message and not a mistake uponit7771 Apr 2024 #156

Those bastards. ratchiweenie Apr 2024 #3

Jesus underpants Apr 2024 #4

Horrible mzmolly Apr 2024 #5

The nationalities of the workers killed by the IDF are Polish, Australian, Irish, and British ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #6

They had cleared their path with IDF reports say womanofthehills Apr 2024 #131

Oh jeez. MontanaMama Apr 2024 #7

Can we call IDF terrorists now? nt Brenda Apr 2024 #8

Good point. So much horrific stuff attributed to them lately, it's hard to see how Israel ever regains legitimacy. TheRickles Apr 2024 #10

Semantics but these would be war criminals JT45242 Apr 2024 #97

Good point. Thanks. TheRickles Apr 2024 #113

OhhOhh I know that one! OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #142

Germany did, but it took soldierant Apr 2024 #170

No TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #13

This narrative is dead. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #17

It's dead to Hamas apologists TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #21

No one is apologizing for Hamas. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #25

That's complete bullshit TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #30

Has any progress been made to eliminate colorado_ufo Apr 2024 #50

Good question. The current strategy seems to be bomb a building, kill a lot of innocent civilians Autumn Apr 2024 #99

Dead increased to 7 since this video - incl an American womanofthehills Apr 2024 #133

Question. Old Crank Apr 2024 #52

I agree PatSeg Apr 2024 #56

You are equating deaths in war TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #68

No, I am not PatSeg Apr 2024 #73

He can see it OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #163

Yes, I believe you're right PatSeg Apr 2024 #168

Dupe PatSeg Apr 2024 #74

They are ALL just as DEAD MorbidButterflyTat Apr 2024 #92

So Israel is fighting a war against itself? iemanja Apr 2024 #172

I criticise Netanyahu all the time - yet no one has accused me of supporting Hamas Mossfern Apr 2024 #104

Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of it lately PatSeg Apr 2024 #107

Dupe PatSeg Apr 2024 #57

Good intellgent reply. Old Crank Apr 2024 #95

Whenever I'm on my laptop lately, PatSeg Apr 2024 #100

Quite a few on DU have given Israel a blank check with no expiration date Orrex Apr 2024 #75

That seems to be the pattern unfortunately PatSeg Apr 2024 #77

Dupe PatSeg Apr 2024 #78

Inlcuding in this thread obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #112

Yep. Orrex Apr 2024 #118

The IDF pulled the triggers. GiqueCee Apr 2024 #60

Here's an idea OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #143

+1, this was a message not a mistake there were too many safeguards bypassed. uponit7771 Apr 2024 #158

Nah Avalon Sparks Apr 2024 #152

This A million times this! Autumn Apr 2024 #164

Typical false equivalency of trying to tar and feather any criticism of Israel as automatically pro Hamas/antisemitic. Celerity Apr 2024 #67

These same people will be crying about Muslim, Arab Americans & independent this November if the Fascists win SunImp Apr 2024 #149

AIPAC talking point OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #160

When you immediately play the "you're pro-Hamas or antisemite" card, you forfeit all credibility. Orrex Apr 2024 #72

So, anyone against Bibi and the IDF are pro Hamas/antisemitic obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #111

This message was self-deleted by its author Avalon Sparks Apr 2024 #151

Post removed Post removed Apr 2024 #19

You really think IDF are the terrorists? TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #22

IDF is a tool of a far right fascist regime. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #29

So Israel is to blame for Hamas' terrorism? TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #33

Israel is partially to blame for the stranglehold Hamas has on Gaza. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #37

Israel has spawned generations of terrorists orthoclad Apr 2024 #63

What concentration camp is that? yagotme Apr 2024 #120

Do yourself a favor -- reread and ponder comment #72 Ponietz Apr 2024 #154

It is absolutely a racist and fascist government. David__77 Apr 2024 #40

They are both to blame. Aussie105 Apr 2024 #31

One big difference OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #144

Do you think that the IDF has brought horror to Gaza for the last six months? N/T Big Blue Marble Apr 2024 #47

War is always horrific TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #65

Israel is responsible for how they conduct the war. Big Blue Marble Apr 2024 #66

War? Avalon Sparks Apr 2024 #153

Go join IDF then. Get your wiggles out. BunnyMcGee Apr 2024 #146

Oh the private screening 45min film... Avalon Sparks Apr 2024 #155

hmmmm CatWoman Apr 2024 #28

Sure. Aussie105 Apr 2024 #35

so calling out the people who actually shot those workers is playing the "blame game"?? CatWoman Apr 2024 #39

Keep harping that canard. This is all on Israel. Time to quit appeasing that psyco Autumn Apr 2024 #98

The *response* is on Israel Mossfern Apr 2024 #101

You be sure of anything you wish, I'm sure Israel is commenting war crimes. Autumn Apr 2024 #108

"I am absolutely sure that there are no Israelis celebrating the deaths of these relief workers. " obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #114

Well, since I can't prove a negative Mossfern Apr 2024 #134

He made me do it Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #119

Hamas, and others here, have used that excuse for Oct 7. yagotme Apr 2024 #121

Did I suggest it was a valid response for Hamas? n/t Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #122

No, but it wasn't included, so I did. nt yagotme Apr 2024 #123

Your post seemed to imply the opposite - Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #125

I was getting the impression that you thought that Israel's use of the excuse wasn't proper. yagotme Apr 2024 #128

They would also be alive if the IDF hadn't bombed them. DemocraticPatriot Apr 2024 #147

Any nation can defend themselves without turning into what they're fighting against. uponit7771 Apr 2024 #157

There is absolutely no need for this. Butterflylady Apr 2024 #9

The IDF trains US police forces orthoclad Apr 2024 #11

I remember reading about this... Shipwack Apr 2024 #76

We certainly train police as warriors, orthoclad Apr 2024 #82

The 'British model' has two modes. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #102

The IDF trained and equipped Rios Montt in Guatemala. PufPuf23 Apr 2024 #81

The Israeli defense industry was cozy with apartheid South Africa, too orthoclad Apr 2024 #85

There is more than one flavor of Zionists in 20th century Israel. nt PufPuf23 Apr 2024 #86

Very true. It's tricky orthoclad Apr 2024 #88

He wasn't there, was he?? You aren't implying that he was injured, are you? Nt lostnfound Apr 2024 #12

Come again? ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #15

It's an attempt to deflect from the real problem., Forgo nt Brenda Apr 2024 #23

TY I didn't get what they were hinting at. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #32

Just trying to "get your back" dude cuz it's right! nt Brenda Apr 2024 #38

I have seen people on the internet... sheshe2 Apr 2024 #62

I've seen a lot of stupid stuff online. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #175

Relieved lostnfound Apr 2024 #174

See what you made me do? Iggo Apr 2024 #16

Indeed. It is full on Abuser Logic. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #103

This is terrible. As WCKitchen said, aid workers should never be targets. Aaand now a confirmation. LauraInLA Apr 2024 #18

Very few neutral parties are there. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #20

A piss poor reason to trust the Hamas health ministry reports. Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #49

Ok Evil, the IDF apparently misread Hummus Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #124

What is this nonsense supposed to even mean? Beastly Boy Apr 2024 #166

Did you just call World Central Kitchen's twitter account "Hamas' press office"??? muriel_volestrangler Apr 2024 #94

Yes, they did -- what the hell obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #115

They quoted the Hamas press office. They don't know what happened yet -- just that it's awful. LauraInLA Apr 2024 #139

No, I did not. WCKitchen said there are reports -- and those reports are from the Hamas regime press office. LauraInLA Apr 2024 #140

When do we stop supporting Trumpenyahoo?Not Israel. Trumpenyahoo. Stinky The Clown Apr 2024 #24

A tragedy and a malaise Apr 2024 #26

Xitter sucks. Reuter's has a better story Warpy Apr 2024 #27

I only posted the Twitter because it was the official WCK statement. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #34

I like WCK, it appeals to my foodie and do gooder selves Warpy Apr 2024 #48

Thank you for this updated story! LauraInLA Apr 2024 #141

Say their names, Bibi Seinan Sensei Apr 2024 #36

This is consistent with Israel's war strategy. David__77 Apr 2024 #41

When people show you who they are, believe them. RockRaven Apr 2024 #42

Just plain awful democrank Apr 2024 #43

Oh no! pandr32 Apr 2024 #44

There is a time for MFM008 Apr 2024 #45

This is what I'm afraid Trump will do if he's elected. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #46

Oh, he will. ShazzieB Apr 2024 #58

Humanitarians are now considered a threat to humanity and should be murdered. Ping Tung Apr 2024 #51

I know this shouldn't be necessary... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #55

This is beyond tragedy... hlthe2b Apr 2024 #54

It is happening in this thread obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #116

I block them all. sybylla Apr 2024 #138

... included citizens of Poland, Australia and Britain, as well as one Palestinian, IcyPeas Apr 2024 #59

"ThEy WeRe BeInG uSeD aS hUmAn ShIeLdS!!!" regnaD kciN Apr 2024 #61

We BombeD HiroshimA!! War kill peOple! Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #129

Being reported here in Oz canetoad Apr 2024 #70

DURec leftstreet Apr 2024 #71

horrible... would like to know more info about the circumstances of this strike..... Takket Apr 2024 #79

the straw... OldSWODog Apr 2024 #80

To be clear, on the basis of a statement coming from Hamas without any investigation madaboutharry Apr 2024 #87

Israel admitted they committed the strike. Cattledog Apr 2024 #106

You completely missed my point. madaboutharry Apr 2024 #109

Hamas are worst monsters in the history of mankind? Really. I disagree. Autumn Apr 2024 #132

You are accusing Jose Andres of being a liar and Hamas agent obamanut2012 Apr 2024 #117

Self delete, is it still broken? Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #130

I've left this subject alone so far chowmama Apr 2024 #83

Most moral army in the world. So they say. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2024 #84

I know it's sarcasm, but it's total BS. Most moral army? Maybe the award goes to the Salvation Army LeftInTX Apr 2024 #150

We donate to WCK. Now I want to volunteer. nt wiggs Apr 2024 #89

Statement from Jose Andres: ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #90

Thanks for posting. David__77 Apr 2024 #91

Obviously Chef Andres is an agent of Hamas. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #127

This is heartbreaking MorbidButterflyTat Apr 2024 #93

WCK now confiming seven of their staffers were killed hatrack Apr 2024 #96

To those defending the IDF's "strategy" here, wouldn't it therefore be an appropriate response to Hamas' initial attack TheRickles Apr 2024 #105

That is the logic of the assertion that Israel isn't responsible for actions of its armed forces. David__77 Apr 2024 #110

This is how you make sure no one dares bring in aid of any kind TomDaisy Apr 2024 #135

+1, this was a message not a mistake there were too many safeguards not adhered to uponit7771 Apr 2024 #159

there is no horrific new low they will not stoop to TomDaisy Apr 2024 #136

Jose Andres must be devastated. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2024 #137

It's not so much of a "war" as a massacre. TeamProg Apr 2024 #165

I made a donation COL Mustard Apr 2024 #167

Why is Biden standing by Israel so much?? DemocratInPa Apr 2024 #169

$$AIPAC$$ OrangeJoe Apr 2024 #171

On October 7, 2023 TexasDem69 Apr 2024 #173

Their government has lost all benefit of the doubt and goodwill. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2024 #176