Seasonal_Peace [he/him]

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Cake day: July 12th, 2024

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  • The comments where in german, but i translated them with chatgpt:

    It is true that Israel cites the release of hostages and the fight against Hamas as its goals. However, the nature of the military operations results in a high number of civilian casualties, which cannot be ignored. Even if Hamas positions are located in civilian areas, this does not absolve Israel of the responsibility to minimize civilian casualties as much as possible. A strategy that repeatedly leads to thousands of innocent deaths remains problematic and must be critically examined to ensure that human rights are respected.

    The notion that the current IDF attacks are solely about hostage rescues is misleading. Historical examples, such as the application of the Hannibal Directive, show that the IDF has been willing to accept civilian casualties in such situations. In October 2023, not only were vehicles entering Gaza reportedly targeted, but also houses in Israeli kibbutzim where hostages were located. These tactics suggest that the IDF’s main objectives are retaliation and the killing of Hamas fighters and Palestinian civilians. Such measures indicate that military objectives and retaliation are often prioritized over the lives of Israeli civilians (Source: Research by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz).

    The necessity of ceasefires to allow for polio vaccinations for children in Gaza highlights the desperate situation of the civilian population. It is shocking that such pauses need to be negotiated to provide basic medical care. These conditions are not only a humanitarian crisis but also a flagrant violation of human rights. The military blockade and ongoing attacks are dramatically worsening the living conditions of people in Gaza, violating their right to health and dignity. Instead of turning Gaza into a permanent war zone, the international community should insist that the rights of the civilian population be respected and protected.

    I would never write like that or read much that is written in that style, but as I mentioned, it was extremely effective. It really tilted every discussion I joined a little more in the pro-Palestine direction, and it received a lot of likes, upvotes, or whatever they call it on every other social platform (which made my comments overshadow the hasbarabots) . I know the comments sound basic, but in austria you will literally be charged with antisemtism If you mention that Israel is a settler-colony.