| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Médecins Sans Frontières. | |
| Posted by: | John Hawkes | |
| Date/Time: | 16/07/25 09:14:00 |
| Mr Rose 'Two possible but contradictory explanations come to mind. One is that the first individual thinks Hamas have a right to govern Gaza while the second believes that the IDF are evil bastards who lure civilians to the food distribution points in order to murder them, but both are afraid to state their beliefs openly for fear of being accused of anti-Semitism. The other explanation is that they don’t actually agree with these suggestions but are reluctant to say anything that might be interpreted as support for Israel. But maybe they should speak for themselves'. You are absolutely right. But they cannot fear accusations of antisemitism for their posts make clear that this is the political and philosophical bedrock of the stand they take in the conflict. So many on this Forum are quite happy to froth at the mouth over what they see as Israel's 'appalling' conduct in this conflict using terms such as genocide and apartheid at the drop of a hat. And it is my view that they do think it right that Hamas should govern Gaza at whatever risk to Israel. But when asked for specific actions they would propose to resolve the situation, bearing in mind Hamas still holds Israeli captives and has vowed the annihilation of Israel and its Jewish citizens, they have no answer. They just post faux emotional links about starving children and the IDF shooting them. Either they can't think of any or they are quite happy with Hamas' objective yet are too ashamed and cowardly to admit it publicly. So let's put the issue to these people one by one. "Mr Carter, 1) Do you think Israel has the right to exist ? 2) What specific steps should be put in place such that Israel and Palestine can co-exist in the Middle East assuming you think they should ?". Messrs Ainsworth and Brigo and MSs Bond, Carter and Holliday can in the meantime be preparing their responses in order to enlighten us later. Collectively they might come up with a just, realistic and practicable solution. |