I was an active first responder myself, I am a journalist, have been working in the field of civil defence and research for many years. My first assignment was in 1990 during Gulf war in Syria, back then, I was in my twenties and didn't understand why the Jewish elder lady next to me said "I hate them" as we both stood at the border fence observing ISR tanks moving around. I am German, educated to be tolerant and guilty. For more than three decades I've been trying my best to explain ordinary people that political speeches have nothing to do with the reality on the ground. They read my articles, but didn't believe. After reading this morning the report of my colleague about the attack on the media tent in Gaza, I had to have a break. I lost friends and colleagues in Iraq, Syria, in the Kosovo, in Lebanon. Every media worker from Palestine I know, and who lives in the diaspora, lost a family member, or two, or more. I witnessed the suffering of the civilian population in Syria, amputated children, victims of mines and left ordnance, everywhere in the streets. I really thought, I can handle Gaza. But today I just felt sick, angry and lost.
I swear to the Almighty, there will be justice for the victims. That is my only goal now. I would rather die than allowing them to get away with a genocide, another genocide committed by German helpers. No, they can't and won't destroy the foundation of civilization, basic human rights and ethical norms, it won't happen. I'm prepared for a long lasting struggle, a battle, a war, yes, but we will succeed.
Thank you, Deaglan - our solid rock to cling tight on to (hope) in this ocean of darkness, waiting for the life-saving rescue ship. -- Susan
P.S. I share your postings on mastodon, because I left all US social surveillance platforms ten years ago.
It’s past the point of “holding our politicians to account” at the ballot box.
We won’t vote our way out of this sh!t. Mass, coordinated, civil disobedience and actions. It’s not only right, but it’s our duty to break unjust laws. Until the people get really organised the establishment elites, which supports Israel no matter what crimes it commits and without question, will ignore us as long as we are merely protesting, albeit a beautiful thing to see so many people in solidarity with Palestine and Palestinians and the Resistance.
Deaglan, what can we do? Western governments have turned their backs on any respect for even the most basic human rights of Palestinians. And it looks like Israel now doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
I’m reposting here a comment I made elsewhere:
‘There is definitely no argument that Israel has managed to assign itself exceptional immunity from all the normal rules of international law, humanitarian law and those of warfare (which are probably being rewritten in real time in Gaza)
There and is a complete lack of human rights for non Israelis in Palestine/ West Bank which is clear for all the world to see.’
Resistance is building, I do believe what's right will prevail—history has shown us it's possible but ultimately, the masses need to unite and demonstrate who is in charge. This moment in history is ripe for revolution in the purest sense of the word (great change).
Too many leaders look like they are ‘captured’ or at least afraid of the accusations that will come their way if they speak out. The war business thrives in this toxic environment.
I am not sure, the Holocaust was stopped by accident. The Allies didn't go to war to save the Jews but to save themselves. I think the Arabic countries will eventually band together to repel Israeli expansion (for themselves not Palestine), they have to.
But they're divided between themselves too. I am not sure how this ends. I also think Trump will attack Iran, to distract from his insanity.
There’s simply no words to describe the cruelty of Netanyahu and the IDF. Just when I think I’ve seen everything, I see pictures like these. When is this madness going to stop?!!
The "Israeli" people need an intenrational intervention, as they are clearly sick and depraved. This is colonial slaughter of the most barbaric type.
Problem is, the so-called international community/"the west" are all colonialists too. It used to be under the veil, but they all showing their true colours. Most of them send weapons parts or weapons, to the US to package and export to the genocidal Israelis. Nearly all are banning protests againt GENOCIDE. The US has anti-boycott laws and actual laws that they MUST arm the genocidal colonial naiton of Israel.. And the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund recently affirmed that it will continue to refuse to boycott companies that are KNOWN to be participating in the colonial slaughter and occupation of palestine.
So much for their long held and false claims to be the "garden" of civilization.
They have killed hundreds of children a day, blowing them to bits or blowing off their arms and legs. There is no medicine. There is no anesthesia. These children are in shock.There is no help for them.
There was a video last week of a father cradling the head of his son, a very young boy who was blown up. There are others of children missing limbs. Children just in their eid finest, ready for burial.
What israel talks about october seventh? The horrors of what happened.They are actually doing the exact same thing to the Palestinians. But taking it one step further. Destroying a whole people. There is no media, no UN. No Red Cross. Nobody is watching. 20 or so Palestinian press were murdered. The palestinians ARE undergoing genocide, they refused to leave their land, no country would take them, the arab league supported a two state solution. Israel and the u s said f*** that we'll just get rid of them. Shut down all media and done.
Each day only makes it more clear, Isra🇮🇱hellis will not only become fair game these days soon, but the receiving-end protagonists of the hunting-season-comeuppance game, Mangione styled.
I was an active first responder myself, I am a journalist, have been working in the field of civil defence and research for many years. My first assignment was in 1990 during Gulf war in Syria, back then, I was in my twenties and didn't understand why the Jewish elder lady next to me said "I hate them" as we both stood at the border fence observing ISR tanks moving around. I am German, educated to be tolerant and guilty. For more than three decades I've been trying my best to explain ordinary people that political speeches have nothing to do with the reality on the ground. They read my articles, but didn't believe. After reading this morning the report of my colleague about the attack on the media tent in Gaza, I had to have a break. I lost friends and colleagues in Iraq, Syria, in the Kosovo, in Lebanon. Every media worker from Palestine I know, and who lives in the diaspora, lost a family member, or two, or more. I witnessed the suffering of the civilian population in Syria, amputated children, victims of mines and left ordnance, everywhere in the streets. I really thought, I can handle Gaza. But today I just felt sick, angry and lost.
I swear to the Almighty, there will be justice for the victims. That is my only goal now. I would rather die than allowing them to get away with a genocide, another genocide committed by German helpers. No, they can't and won't destroy the foundation of civilization, basic human rights and ethical norms, it won't happen. I'm prepared for a long lasting struggle, a battle, a war, yes, but we will succeed.
Thank you, Deaglan - our solid rock to cling tight on to (hope) in this ocean of darkness, waiting for the life-saving rescue ship. -- Susan
P.S. I share your postings on mastodon, because I left all US social surveillance platforms ten years ago.
Hear hear! This is a powerful message - thank you for commenting and sharing! There will be justice and it will be sweet.
It’s past the point of “holding our politicians to account” at the ballot box.
We won’t vote our way out of this sh!t. Mass, coordinated, civil disobedience and actions. It’s not only right, but it’s our duty to break unjust laws. Until the people get really organised the establishment elites, which supports Israel no matter what crimes it commits and without question, will ignore us as long as we are merely protesting, albeit a beautiful thing to see so many people in solidarity with Palestine and Palestinians and the Resistance.
Deaglan, what can we do? Western governments have turned their backs on any respect for even the most basic human rights of Palestinians. And it looks like Israel now doesn’t care what anyone thinks.
I’m reposting here a comment I made elsewhere:
‘There is definitely no argument that Israel has managed to assign itself exceptional immunity from all the normal rules of international law, humanitarian law and those of warfare (which are probably being rewritten in real time in Gaza)
There and is a complete lack of human rights for non Israelis in Palestine/ West Bank which is clear for all the world to see.’
Keep up your reporting, it’s so important.
It must be taking its toll though, thank you.
Resistance is building, I do believe what's right will prevail—history has shown us it's possible but ultimately, the masses need to unite and demonstrate who is in charge. This moment in history is ripe for revolution in the purest sense of the word (great change).
How long does it take to stop a genocide?
Our MSM is complicit.
Too many leaders look like they are ‘captured’ or at least afraid of the accusations that will come their way if they speak out. The war business thrives in this toxic environment.
"How long does it take to stop a genocide?"
I am not sure, the Holocaust was stopped by accident. The Allies didn't go to war to save the Jews but to save themselves. I think the Arabic countries will eventually band together to repel Israeli expansion (for themselves not Palestine), they have to.
But they're divided between themselves too. I am not sure how this ends. I also think Trump will attack Iran, to distract from his insanity.
Unfortunately I think you’re probably right about Trump and Iran - Netanyahu would love that.
We aren’t going to vote our way out to this.
Depraved seems to be the only word that comes close. Evil, perhaps but depraved better describes the conscious effort to do evil.
There’s simply no words to describe the cruelty of Netanyahu and the IDF. Just when I think I’ve seen everything, I see pictures like these. When is this madness going to stop?!!
The "Israeli" people need an intenrational intervention, as they are clearly sick and depraved. This is colonial slaughter of the most barbaric type.
Problem is, the so-called international community/"the west" are all colonialists too. It used to be under the veil, but they all showing their true colours. Most of them send weapons parts or weapons, to the US to package and export to the genocidal Israelis. Nearly all are banning protests againt GENOCIDE. The US has anti-boycott laws and actual laws that they MUST arm the genocidal colonial naiton of Israel.. And the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund recently affirmed that it will continue to refuse to boycott companies that are KNOWN to be participating in the colonial slaughter and occupation of palestine.
So much for their long held and false claims to be the "garden" of civilization.
They have killed hundreds of children a day, blowing them to bits or blowing off their arms and legs. There is no medicine. There is no anesthesia. These children are in shock.There is no help for them.
There was a video last week of a father cradling the head of his son, a very young boy who was blown up. There are others of children missing limbs. Children just in their eid finest, ready for burial.
What israel talks about october seventh? The horrors of what happened.They are actually doing the exact same thing to the Palestinians. But taking it one step further. Destroying a whole people. There is no media, no UN. No Red Cross. Nobody is watching. 20 or so Palestinian press were murdered. The palestinians ARE undergoing genocide, they refused to leave their land, no country would take them, the arab league supported a two state solution. Israel and the u s said f*** that we'll just get rid of them. Shut down all media and done.
IGF. I’ve learned a new acronym. It sure does fit.
https://open.substack.com/pub/greghansen/p/284?r=38ktr&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
Each day only makes it more clear, Isra🇮🇱hellis will not only become fair game these days soon, but the receiving-end protagonists of the hunting-season-comeuppance game, Mangione styled.