The general narrative of Israel's propaganda is: "We shoot only Hamas terrorists who are rushing our fence to kill us all. Our action is self defense!" However, there are videos like this one where one can clearly see Israeli snipers shoot an unarmed old man who is just waving a flag. Then, seconds later, the snipers also shoot a doctor (dressed in bright, distinct clothes) who rushes to assist that victim.
Double Standard
Let's recognize the hypocrisy. If a similar situation had occurred in Iran, the US government and the media would cry crocodile tears and turn it into a spectacle. When 20 violent protesters were killed in Libya (after the mob burned down government buildings and killed some cops), the US and EU passed UN resolutions to bomb Libya. In Syria, as soon as some Al Qaeda protesters died, Obama said, "Assad must go!" and imposed sanctions and then flooded the country with mercenaries. In Ukraine, when the violent Neo-Nazis attacked the police, US/EU firmly told the Ukrainian president that he shouldn't retaliate! In Russia, whenever protesters simply get arrested, the media cries a gallon of fake tears.
But, in Palestine, protesters' lives have no value!
Palestine Overview
Most Americans don't understand how the everyday life of an average Palestinian is constantly and violently disrupted by Israel.
Palestinians are forced to live in two areas - West Bank & Gaza. It's almost impossible to go from one to another. Israel controls the borders.
Gaza is the largest open air prison in the world. It's surrounded by giant fences/walls. Conservatives in the USA (many of whom are cheering the killing of Palestinians) cherish the Second Amendment to protect themselves from a tyrannical government who may put them in a FEMA camp ... which is ironically what Gaza is!
Israel keeps expanding, stealing Palestinian land and building new towns. The Jewish colonizers come into an area, destroy Palestinian homes and kick people out. While the Palestinians cannot retaliate, the settlers can beat up or even shoot at the Palestinians. Settlers are rarely prosecuted even when they commit heinous crimes.
Many Americans ask, "Why do Palestinians throw rocks?" Well, why does this kid throw a rock at a tank?
Look at this guy below who lost both his legs when Israel bombed Gaza in 2008. A few days ago, he was shot to death by Israeli snipers. His name was Fadi Abu Saleh. He knew he couldn't hurt a single Israeli with his sling, but he had to fight somehow. He preferred dying with dignity while fighting against oppression.
- controls all the resources of the people inside
- deprives them of basic liberty and freedom
- bombs them once in a while, even using chemical weapons like white phosphorus
- and then shoots them to death if they protest.
That's Gaza.
the land that was claimed by the victors of these wars. "Israel"... was not known by that name for literally thousands of years before it was designated in that name by the victors of a war long ago.
no. it was not a good idea to do this. but since this has to do with Religion. that is not important.
I have agreed with you that this land should not have been seized by the victors of a long ago war. can you agree with me that we should stop fighting about it?
the land where I abide. is currently called "Arkansas" (the people down the river) and yes. it was taken by conquest. this is/was and has been the standard operating procedure for our species. (Human) for millennia.
it makes good sense to get it over with and stop the fighting. (those are my current thoughts on this subject)