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Owen Jones and Alex de Waal Analysis of the use of starvation as a weapon and the imminent starvation crisis in Gaza.

The CNN report would indicate that the damage is terminally significant, to the extent that many are completely destroyed. I admire your optimism, but find it hard to imagine the IDF having the time or will to rebuild any of these cemeteries. Besides, as the highlighted passage from the study showed, none of the Palestinian cemeteries from the Nakba were ever restored...

@Lila9 I think the 2nd video you posted was more credible than the 1st one. The body language of the older woman was genuine, but I wasn't feeling that first guy. Thanks for posting.

Relevant, from same study.

@zazen Appreciate the insights. Thanks for sharing.

A study from the European Institute. Noa Krikler writes in 2021 upon the logic of cemetery destruction during genocidal campaigns. Full text: https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/118722/1/Krikler_Cemetery_destruction_published.pdf Quote:- "Three motivations behind the destruction of cemeteries during genocidal campaigns emerged, namely the strengthening of the myth of national purity, the reclaiming of land that is ‘ours’ and the attempt to erase all visible evidence of ‘the other’—all of which can express genocidal intentions. The second section of the analysis, addressing the impact and the legacy of cemetery destruction, reinforces these findings: namely the reinforcement of cultural separation and mistrust that genocidal campaigns foster and the continued violence on the part of the conflict's winners. It is clear that any attempt to examine a genocide without considering the dimension of cultural destruction will fundamentally ignore crucial aspects of the nature and legacy of genocidal campaigns themselves."

Also @Nabd don't delete your account. I agree with your assessment that Israel created Hamas. Don't let people push you around if you are speaking the truth.

@Raze @zazen @lina @Nabd Thoughts on this? Also what are your thoughts on the 17 page Hamas statement released Sunday 21st Jan? My thoughts and understanding now is that Oct 7th is mostly Israeli propaganda. Specifically, an ordinary Hamas military attack on the border that went wrong and was thereafter exploited by Israeli intelligence and the IDF. I'm glad that Finkelstein (et al) touched on the subject, but I'm still trying to digest it all. Any perspectives would be appreciated.

Very good analysis.

Stages A and B of the of extermination are over. Stage C of the extermination (Starvation and Disease) are beginning now. It will probably take a few months from here. The key aspect is the Philadelphi Corridor. I'm guessing Netanyahu wants to keep deaths less than a million if he can help it. Either way Egyptian relations are going to break down.

Novara Live: Gaza Death Toll Hits 25,000, Israeli Parents Storm Knesset

Jan 22 - 2024 - Rania Khalek, Abby Martin and Claudia de la Cruz

@Leo Gura I mean... he's you after all.

The World's Most Documented Genocide in History - Double Down News

OSCAR PETERSON BARNEY KESSEL NHO PEDERSON Boogie Blues Study 1974

Pretty good military analysis of Palestinian resistance, with Nora Barrows-Friedman, Asa Winstanley, Ali Abunimah and Jon Elmer.

12,000 dead children 85% of homes destroyed 1.9 million people without shelter 60,000 pregnant women I genuinely don't understand some people in this thread.

Sunday 21 Jan 2024 - Journalist Mohammed Asad celebrates his daughters birthday in Gaza. Sometimes it's okay to be human.

I still don't understand your perspective. Why are you using the analogy of sheep specifically? Can you give examples? Also, when you say:- "The Arab world is known for its sheep mentality" Where abouts are they actually known for this? In the Arab world itself, or somewhere else? I'm just trying to understand the Israeli mindset.

Expand on this please.

How Israelis Are Brainwashed

This is good advice. I'm taking it.

I agree with you on this, except that when seen through a neutral lens it is obvious that there are horrific ideologies being played out on both sides. In any event, as always it is innocent civilians that suffer the most.