Hello Ashok, to your specific points about the journalists that have been killed by the IDF, I think you’re missing a point that is not covered by most western media: Many, if not all, of these journalists are Hamas operatives. In fact, the IDF just released documents in the last two days showing pictures of one of these terrorists hugging Sinwar. While I agree with the overall point that what’s happening in Gaza is horrible, I think it is very important to try and identify true and honest purveyors of objective facts as opposed to biased sources of information such as the Gaza Ministry of Health, which is Hamas.
I think this is a very balanced and sensitively written piece. If we don't stand up and speak up for the rights of the oppressed, the weak, we are not building a humane world. At the moment, the world is being portrayed as a free for all where might is right. It goes against our education.
I always enjoy your posts. Like you, I am always hesitant in publicly expressing political views.
I’ve been deeply disturbed for a long time. In today’s world, it’s hard to understand how we can watch this happen in silence. We all know Hamas cannot be fully eradicated — but these actions will only risk creating more of what they seek to destroy.
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Just read your latest substack with interest. You and I are on the same line of the same page with Israel’s actions in Gaza. From sympathy to disgust at them and the response of the world. ...... All it takes is for one good man etc etc, but this world is more about selfish individuals now.
Thanks for the comments Shai. From where I sit and read, I cannot identify what is true and what is fake. The journalists are only one part of the story and one of the triggers for my post, which comes as much from the heart as from the head.
Hello Ashok, to your specific points about the journalists that have been killed by the IDF, I think you’re missing a point that is not covered by most western media: Many, if not all, of these journalists are Hamas operatives. In fact, the IDF just released documents in the last two days showing pictures of one of these terrorists hugging Sinwar. While I agree with the overall point that what’s happening in Gaza is horrible, I think it is very important to try and identify true and honest purveyors of objective facts as opposed to biased sources of information such as the Gaza Ministry of Health, which is Hamas.
I think this is a very balanced and sensitively written piece. If we don't stand up and speak up for the rights of the oppressed, the weak, we are not building a humane world. At the moment, the world is being portrayed as a free for all where might is right. It goes against our education.
Unfortunately that’s not the only place this is happening.
I always enjoy your posts. Like you, I am always hesitant in publicly expressing political views.
I’ve been deeply disturbed for a long time. In today’s world, it’s hard to understand how we can watch this happen in silence. We all know Hamas cannot be fully eradicated — but these actions will only risk creating more of what they seek to destroy.
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Just read your latest substack with interest. You and I are on the same line of the same page with Israel’s actions in Gaza. From sympathy to disgust at them and the response of the world. ...... All it takes is for one good man etc etc, but this world is more about selfish individuals now.
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Thanks for the comments Shai. From where I sit and read, I cannot identify what is true and what is fake. The journalists are only one part of the story and one of the triggers for my post, which comes as much from the heart as from the head.
Thanks for the comments Himanshu, always appreciated.
My sympathies lie with John
Mershimer of U of Chicago and Jeffrey Sachs on these matters
You have to explain this comment Rajan.