Israel, Palestine, and Gaza: A Painful Inflection Point

[@MarkKoerner-c8c]

The big question is whether to believe in universalistic nationalism ("equal rights for all citizens regardless of race, religion, or ethnic origin") or particularistic nationalism ("this country is for Jews/Palestinians/Christians/Muslims/whites/blacks") Both the Israelis and the Palestinians appear to be caught in a particularistic doom loop. I guess the message is: Say Yes to staying in the U.S., whether you're a Jewish-American or a Palestinian-American. And say no to the particularistic nationalists of all stripes. Especially say no to those who advocate emigration to the Western coast of Asia.

[@MarkKoerner-c8c]

The United States has a moral obligation to defend Israel's existence. At the same time, however, it is important for all Americans, whatever their religion or ethnicity, to recognize that Israel has a Potemkin Village feel. It bills itself as a safe haven when it is anything but. Theodore Herzl never visited America; if he had, he might have seen that Jews and Gentiles lived in peace and harmony as equal citizens of a great republic. Yes, we have discrimination here, and it must be fought. But Israel has something much worse: armed and dangerous neighboring states controlled by leaders who are genuine antisemites.

[@jillfeatherman5523]

How are there 316 view’s and 23K thumbs up? 🥴

[@Mhm5213]

18 likes 23k subscribers 114 views. Regardless this is nine months after the total destruction of Gaza….

[@SenseiKaizen-gg8wq]

Who's that Isra hell "academic" keeps talking n talking... WITHOUT Being TRUTHFUL