With fighting raging around Khan Younis and in the north of Gaza, a video has emerged on social media showing dozens of Palestinian men detained by Israel.

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    7 months ago

    I feel like trying to define a ‘firat punch’ in the shit show that has been palestinian-israeli relations is a fruitless task.

    Surely a more productive avenue would be to seek common ground, shared humanity and a practical way forward among the moderates on both sides.

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      7 months ago

      It’s a very easy task for someone who wants to start the clock at a point that makes Israel look like the victim.

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      7 months ago

      The first punch was dealt by israel. There is no question about this.

      It’s as like saying "man I wonder who started that Apartheid shit in South Africa. Maybe the black people did it to themselves!

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        7 months ago

        I feel like “there is no question about this.” as a statement is just not true. there is definitely some debate about it.

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          7 months ago

          The same debate you can hold for the South Africans. Or any other colony.

          People stole their land, then they got mad and retaliated. Then you can start the funny chain.

          The original sin remains the creation of the apartheids state of israel on another people’s land.