Myths about Gaza and Hamas
Like many progressive Jews–although not enough of us–I’ve been torn and distressed about the current war. On the one hand, I do think that Israel had a right to defend itself against a bloodthirsty vicious attack. And I thought that even though Israel’s government is horrible and has been for some time. It has been taking steps, especially with regard to settlements, that make many of us despair of the possibility of a peaceful settlement with the Palestinians. But countries run by horrible governments still have a right to exist, Ā a right not to have its civilians attacked, and a right to defend itself against such attacks. On the other hand, I had hoped that Israel would respond with a limited, targeted military action. But instead, while there have been instances of targeted attacks for which civilians received advanced warning, Ā have seen a bombing campaign that seems almost indiscriminate andā¦ Continue reading