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  • There's an incredibly poignant piece in the FT by David Grossman, in which he excoriates Netanyahu.

    It's paywalled but I'll post part of his conclusion here:

    Are we capable of shaking off the well-worn formulas and understanding that what has occurred here is too immense and too terrible to be viewed through stale paradigms? Even Israel’s conduct and its crimes in the occupied territories for 56 years cannot justify or soften what has been laid bare: the depth of hatred towards Israel, the painful understanding that we Israelis will always have to live here in heightened alertness and constant preparedness for war.

  • The depth of hatred for putting a group of people in to another group of people without listening to the group of people who are being over ruled as to what they want.

    Sounds a bit like Northern Ireland....look how many centuries that took to come to a truce...

  • Here's a chatgpt summary:

    This article expresses profound grief and shock at the recent tragic events in Israel, with over 1,000 people killed, thousands injured, and many taken hostage. The author criticizes the government's leadership for what they see as a betrayal of the nation's ideals, accusing them of prioritizing personal agendas over the well-being of citizens.

    The piece reflects on the protests against the government over the past nine months, emphasizing the desire of many Israelis to build a liberal, democratic, and peace-loving state. The author condemns both the occupation and the violent actions of Hamas, emphasizing the severity of the latter's actions.

    The writer predicts that the aftermath of these events may lead to a more rightwing, militant, and polarized Israel. They express doubt about the possibility of real dialogue and acceptance between Israel and Palestine in the near future, given the trauma and divisions caused by the recent conflict. The article also criticizes recent attempts at peace agreements, arguing that a true resolution must address the suffering of Palestinians.

    In conclusion, the author laments the ongoing conflict, expressing a longing for a normal, secure life for the people of Israel.

    The article makes a very clear comparison between the occupation and the recent Hamas terrorism, and explicitly ranks them. It completely overlooks the longer term impact of the occupation, and makes this whole affair about the past week.

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