Shalom Shitrit - an IDF soldier who was on duty on 7 October 2023 - has made a damning testimony to the Knesset
  • floofloof@lemmy.caOPEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Yes, even more distressing than Israel perpetrating a genocide is that almost the entire population is enthusiastic about it.

    • ynthrepic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      That’s actually not true, at least not anymore.

      Anyway, if we’re not blaming Palestinians for electing Hamas, we shouldn’t be blaming Jews for electing Netanyahu.

      Political propaganda is real problem for everyone, and those who know better need to be morally consistent role models for the rest, or we’re doomed to repeat history over and over.

      • mrdown@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        If palestinians has better options they would get it how csn you organize elections when you sre occupied to? Isrsel is a drmocracy by name they have elections with ton of options yet they voted for him 6 godamn times because they love prime minister hostile to palestinians that would prevent a palestinians state

        • ynthrepic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 month ago

          I agree, but political propaganda is what it is.

          I wouldn’t be surprised if most Israeli voters are deeply misinformed about what is really happening, and most people don’t care to question what they know, since most people are just trying to get through the day and live their best lives.

          Blame has to go to those in power. Blaming people for voting wrong doesn’t achieve anything.

          • mrdown@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            1 month ago

            Extremists are played in their tv channels all the time. I simply don’t how it’s imposible for anybody to know the amount of attrocities their is not only in gaza but also in the west bank

        • ynthrepic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 month ago

          “Troubled” is a weird way of wording the question. It’s not the same as “support” per se, but it’s bad enough I concede your point. I’m probably getting a biased perspective from more progressive Israelis.