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How to understand the politics of Israel and Palestine?

Robert Reich • 16254 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Conflict History Education
  1. Organizing for difficult subjects in universities is essential to foster open dialogue and avoid polarization.
  2. Collaborative teaching with diverse perspectives can create a more enriching and open-minded learning environment for students.
  3. Approaching the conflict between Israel and Palestine with a sense of tragedy can help students understand the complexity and motivations behind the narratives of both sides.

How to ‘Make Your Campus Palestinian’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1242 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Activism Education Protest Israel Palestine
  1. College students are learning how to organize protests against Israeli officials on campus. They practice making plans and strategies for these demonstrations.
  2. Some students believe it's important to include Jewish groups like Jewish Voice for Peace in their protests. They think this will help prevent any accusations of antisemitism.
  3. The atmosphere at these gatherings is quite competitive, with students divided into teams to come up with the best protest ideas. This shows their strong commitment to their cause.

Getting past the 2010s

Noahpinion • 10882 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Protests Palestine Political Activism Extremism Human Rights
  1. Past unrest can quickly transition to peaceful societies, as seen in Japan's history from protests to tranquil consumerism.
  2. Self-immolation can be a form of political protest, often linked to specific causes like Tibetan resistance or land seizures by governments.
  3. Individuals may passionately fight for extremist causes, willing to die for their beliefs, even if they are not considered mentally ill.
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The World Court has put Israel and its allies on trial for genocide

Jonathan Cook • 3518 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide International Law Human Rights Israel Palestine
  1. The World Court has put Israel and its allies on trial for genocide based on evidence presented by South Africa.
  2. The ICJ ruling highlights a moral conundrum about Israel's treatment of Palestinians over the years.
  3. Other states could be investigated for complicity in genocide as the World Court scrutinizes Israel's actions.

Sacrificed for the cause: why no Arab countries are coming forward to provide safe haven to Gaza's civilian population

The Dossier • 5581 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Palestine Refugees
  1. No Arab countries are offering safe haven to Gaza's civilian population during the Israel-Hamas war.
  2. Supporters of the Palestinian movement argue against allowing Palestinians to evacuate Gaza, fearing Israeli 'ethnic cleansing.'
  3. Arab and Muslim nations have complex histories with Palestinians and may not be eager to assist due to past tensions and political motivations.

Instagram vs. Palestine, Part I

Pen>Sword • 2496 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Censorship Palestine Instagram Israel Social media
  1. Instagram is actively suppressing Palestinian voices and their allies, enforcing this censorship online.
  2. Instagram's suppression tactics include flagged accounts, disabled features, restricted reach, and suspended accounts, particularly targeting pro-Palestinian content.
  3. Instagram's strategic partnerships with Israeli government bodies like the Israeli Cyber Unit reveal a deep collaboration that supports digital suppression against voices in and for Gaza.

Planned BBC smear on UK Palestinians will rely on Israeli spy source

Palestine is Still the Issue • 1493 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Palestine Hamas
  1. The BBC is planning a program attacking British Palestinians based on information likely provided by Israeli spies.
  2. Past episodes of Panorama, led by John Ware, have faced criticism for relying on Israeli sources without presenting alternative viewpoints.
  3. Despite claims of new evidence, the upcoming program's allegations closely resemble already debunked Israeli narratives about Hamas and Palestinians.

Why I Just Quit Democratic Socialists of America

Persuasion • 2574 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine
  1. The author quit Democratic Socialists of America due to the organization's response to a violent event in Gaza.
  2. The organization faced challenges with entryists trying to shift its focus and principles.
  3. The shift in DSA's leadership led to controversial stances on international issues, particularly the situation in Palestine.

The Ceasefire Charade

The Chris Hedges Report • 591 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Palestine Israel Diplomacy
  1. Israel often makes agreements with the Palestinians that it does not keep. This leads to renewed violence after initial phases.
  2. There is ongoing suspicion and blame between Israel and Hamas over who is breaking ceasefire terms. Both sides have different interpretations of the deals.
  3. Historically, peace agreements have often not been fulfilled, leading to continued conflict and suffering for the people involved.

Could the world BE more fucked up?

So Here’s a Thing • 1828 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Gun Control Mass Shootings Mental health
  1. The world is facing challenging, contentious, and seemingly unsolvable issues that need to be discussed to find solutions and understand different perspectives.
  2. The conflict between Israel and Gaza is heartbreaking, and it's important to show compassion for innocent lives affected by the atrocities committed by power-hungry individuals.
  3. The debate around gun control in the United States is complex, emotional, and requires open conversations to find common ground and work towards addressing the root problems.

"Pay No Attention To That Genocide Right In Front Of Your Face"

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1909 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Propaganda Government Humanity Palestine
  1. The message from dominant institutions is to ignore the genocide happening right in front of us and focus on less urgent matters.
  2. There is a call to defy orders by refusing to divert attention away from atrocities like the genocide in Gaza, despite pressure to do so.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of refusing to play along with the diversion tactics and continuing to pay attention to ongoing atrocities like the genocide committed by Israel.

Assange, Gaza, And The Ugly Reality Of War Crimes

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1792 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics War Crimes Journalism Palestine US
  1. The post discusses the gruesome reality of war crimes, portraying them as cruel and brutal power abuses against civilians.
  2. Journalists play a crucial role in documenting and exposing war crimes, highlighting the importance of press freedom.
  3. The article emphasizes the potential consequences of extraditing journalists like Julian Assange, setting a dangerous precedent for press freedom worldwide.

Crocodile Tears For Gaza While Backing Its Destruction

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1471 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide US Politics Governance Ideology Palestine
  1. US politics highlights Biden's vulnerability due to sponsoring a genocide, yet Republicans can't confront him since they also support it.
  2. Western officials supporting Gaza's destruction shed mock tears, trying to appear sympathetic, which is hypocritical.
  3. Israeli atrocities surpass occurrences like October 7 but are not given equivalent attention, showing a bias in media coverage.

EI live: Israel threatening Rafah

Palestine is Still the Issue • 589 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🌐 International Palestine Gaza Activism Human Rights
  1. Join Electronic Intifada livestream for updates on Israeli actions in Gaza and Palestinian resistance.
  2. Today's lineup includes news round-up, activist Hazami Barmada, updates on BDS victories, and discussion on Israeli threats in Rafah.
  3. Broadcast covers latest Palestinian resistance videos from Gaza and the situation of displaced Palestinians in Rafah.

Gaza 2.0 – The World’s First Digital Genocide

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Genocide Social media Palestine Human Rights Media
  1. The emergence of social media has revolutionized how protests can be carried out, offering virtual platforms for those in authoritarian nations where physical protests are impossible.
  2. Social media platforms showcase and even justify genocides, with images and videos of Gaza representing a new level of instant and widespread exposure to violence.
  3. Viewers today are exposed to graphic content from conflict zones in real time, leading to desensitization and a dangerous normalizing of human tragedy on social media.

US votes against peace in Gaza, defying vast majority of planet at UN

Geopolitical Economy Report • 857 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics UN Israel Palestine US Global South
  1. The vast majority of countries supported a proposed humanitarian truce in Gaza at the UN, with 121 countries in favor and very few against.
  2. The Global South largely backed the humanitarian truce, including countries in Asia, Africa, and even a few in Europe.
  3. Venezuela's voice was blocked at the UN due to illegal US sanctions, impacting its ability to participate in key votes regarding Gaza.

US opposes peace as Israel ethnically cleanses Palestinians, waging war on 'entire nation' of Gaza

Geopolitical Economy Report • 797 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Ethnic Cleansing Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Israel is ethnically cleansing Palestinians, forcing them out of Gaza into Egypt.
  2. The US opposes calls for peace and supports Israel's scorched-earth war.
  3. Western governments, like the US and EU, show unwavering support for Israel despite concerns about civilian casualties and potential war crimes.

EI Podcast: Who are Hizballah and what is the resistance axis?

Palestine is Still the Issue • 452 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Lebanon Iran Palestine
  1. Israel's genocidal war in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Iran.
  2. The resistance axis, led by groups like Hizballah, has been striking back against attacks by Israel and its allies.
  3. Amal Saad highlights that Hizballah is a key player in the resistance axis and dispels misconceptions about their relationship with Iran.

Gaza: Where Is Hezbollah?

Kevin’s Newsletter • 589 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Resistance Conflict Palestine Israel
  1. The Axis of Resistance, led by Hezbollah and others, is monitoring the situation in Gaza closely.
  2. Hezbollah is maintaining its presence and readiness on the Lebanese border, influencing and supporting the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza.
  3. Hezbollah's ultimate goal is the liberation of Palestine, and decisions are strategically planned to achieve this in the most effective way.

Inside the Pro-Israel Information War

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 860 HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Media Advocacy Campaigns
  1. There is a concerted effort to shape online discourse and silence pro-Palestinian voices by pro-Israel forces in Silicon Valley.
  2. Pro-Israel groups are heavily involved in shaping media coverage and advocating for Israel in the public discourse.
  3. Efforts to suppress pro-Palestinian speech, influence media outlets, and lobby lawmakers are prominent in the pro-Israel information war.

October 16 2023

S/FJ • 491 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Palestine Israel Gaza Occupation International relations
  1. Sasha Frere-Jones' memoir 'Earlier' was released recently with an excerpt in The New York Review and a chapter in Harper's
  2. Attended a Palestine rally in Times Square where the atmosphere was civil despite differing views
  3. Reflecting on various articles and documentaries about the Palestine-Israel conflict, including the perspective of Palestinian Youth Movement

Al Jazeera's Undercover Israel Lobby Reporter Speaks on Gaza

Séamus Malekafzali • 357 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Media Government Policy
  1. Al Jazeera's undercover investigation revealed extensive pro-Israel lobbying efforts targeting pro-Palestine sentiment in the US and UK.
  2. Discussions about pro-Israel lobbying have shifted from being taboo to being openly acknowledged.
  3. Israel lobby tactics in media focus on diverting attention from Israel's crimes and fabricating a crisis of anti-semitism.

Israel, Hamas, and Biden’s failed foreign policy

Nonzero Newsletter • 609 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East United States Israel Palestine Iran
  1. Hamas attacked Israel to disrupt its relations with Arab states and derail normalization efforts.
  2. US foreign policy lacked cognitive empathy, failing to consider how actions would be viewed by Iran, Palestinians, and Hamas.
  3. There was a risk of increased violence due to the Trump-Biden Arab-Israel normalization drive, impacting the Middle East region.

In Defence of Israel

The Prism • 571 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Conflict History Peace
  1. Israel's history is complex and involves legitimate victimhood, negotiations, and conflict with Arab states.
  2. Israel's relationship with Palestinians is not accurately described as apartheid, but rather on security grounds.
  3. The Israeli government is held in check by institutions and faces different moral challenges compared to extremist groups like Hamas.

Antisemitism permeates China’s internet after conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas

Wenhao’s news blog • 255 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism China Israel Palestine Conspiracy Theories
  1. In the wake of conflict between Israel and Hamas, antisemitism has been spreading on China's internet.
  2. Despite Beijing's call for ending violence, Chinese netizens strongly support Palestine and express dislike towards Jews.
  3. Conspiracy theories about Jews controlling politics and wealth have perpetuated antisemitism on China's internet for years.