I dispute the basic facts of the first paragraph this piece is built upon. Andres clearly explained why he thought they were specifically targeted. All 3 cars in the convoy were hit in coordinated fashion over a mile long stretch of IDF controlled territory. Their cars were well marked and registered.
Many of us left leaning non crazies sincerely believe Israel is acting outside its interests in pursuing such hardline tactics that result in slaughter of innocents like this episode clearly demonstrates. Many of us are speaking our honest beliefs, in solidarity with Israel, not Hamas.
Platitude, but Israel is winning the war on the ground and losing the propaganda war.
I am concerned about the longer term consequences.
South Africa fell (yes, the country has been in continuous decline since the ANZ took over) because international sanctions and pressure made it impossible for the country to continue.
Europe, where antisemitism continues is seizing the opportunity.
(I have German family and go there twice a year. I often hear: "Yes,the Holocaust was terrible, but what the Jews are doing...)
It is wonderful, how some knowledge of history and military realities puts things in perspective. And, who knows, if the Israelis had been able to proceed full steam ahead the war would be over by now (or very close to it).
#Bibi holds firm. #Rafah will be “un-earthed” and the final remnant of the #Hamas-monos will be destroyed. C=> https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-08-24/h_b574fb10430e5ed595789a2553b476de #Israel #Gaza
I dispute the basic facts of the first paragraph this piece is built upon. Andres clearly explained why he thought they were specifically targeted. All 3 cars in the convoy were hit in coordinated fashion over a mile long stretch of IDF controlled territory. Their cars were well marked and registered.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/03/opinion/jose-andres-let-people-eat.html
Israel has since admitted they wrongly targeted the convoy due to a series of errors, including violations in the rules of engagement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/05/world/middleeast/israel-military-world-central-kitchen-strike.html
Many of us left leaning non crazies sincerely believe Israel is acting outside its interests in pursuing such hardline tactics that result in slaughter of innocents like this episode clearly demonstrates. Many of us are speaking our honest beliefs, in solidarity with Israel, not Hamas.
Platitude, but Israel is winning the war on the ground and losing the propaganda war.
I am concerned about the longer term consequences.
South Africa fell (yes, the country has been in continuous decline since the ANZ took over) because international sanctions and pressure made it impossible for the country to continue.
Europe, where antisemitism continues is seizing the opportunity.
(I have German family and go there twice a year. I often hear: "Yes,the Holocaust was terrible, but what the Jews are doing...)
And Iran will get nuclear weapons.
Pure speculation, but I am not sanguine.
It is wonderful, how some knowledge of history and military realities puts things in perspective. And, who knows, if the Israelis had been able to proceed full steam ahead the war would be over by now (or very close to it).