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submitted 1 year ago by Echo71Niner@lemm.ee to c/world@lemmy.world

The article accuses Israel of potentially committing war crimes in its conflict with Hamas, focusing on a siege on Gaza, airstrikes harming civilians, and evacuation orders. It criticizes the U.S. for not condemning Israel's actions and emphasizes the need for diplomatic solutions. The piece argues that Israel's approach could backfire politically and suggests that there's no military solution to the conflict. It calls for the U.S. to exercise influence to deter such actions, asserting it's in the interests of both the U.S. and Israel to prevent further civilian casualties and maintain regional stability.

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[-] Ace0fBlades@lemmy.world 84 points 1 year ago

This whole situation feels like what Putin dreamed would have happened with Ukraine. A very public and brutal attack on civilians responded to with a disproportionate level of military force with the end result being the land of the initial aggressor belonging to the perceived victim.

Putin had to invent an excuse, but he would have loved a reason such as this. Combined with Israel possessing one of the foremost intelligence agencies in the world and Egypt warning of an impending attack; this feels like, if not planned, a welcome event for the current Israeli administration.

[-] xdr@lemmynsfw.com 23 points 1 year ago

Funny how Ukraine is being supported for the reason of "fighting occupation" that is Russia and russia bad.

At the same time, Palestine is being given collective punishment because they are terrorists for fighting for their human rights and water and food and medicine and their own homeland.

[-] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 0 points 1 year ago

I don't recall Ukraine targeting civilians, even though it's clear they could cause horrific civilian casualties in Russia if they wanted to.

[-] xdr@lemmynsfw.com 6 points 1 year ago

Neither does Russia use white phosphorus if I remember.

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