Israel has successfully managed to redefine the term "antisemitism" and moved onto "ceasefire". If you are unsure what all these terms and upcoming ones mean, is it simple, they all mean that Israel can continue its mass murder campaign with impunity. (Note: They do not accept that the word "Genocide" even exists.)
I won’t live long enough to understand how most of the world watches the genocide and says nothing. But how ironic that this column appeared today in Israel’s Haaretz: “There's No Auschwitz in Gaza. But It's Still Genocide - This is precisely what genocide looks like, write Israeli historians Amos Goldberg and Daniel Blatman”.
The ceasefire is a cruel joke, especially for Palestinians who live in the West Bank.
You won’t live long enough to understand the concept of locality? The reality is that people focus on what’s immediate and relevant to their own lives. This doesn’t mean global tragedies like Gaza are ignored—it just means they aren't prioritized the same way by people who aren’t directly affected. It’s like a dust storm on Mars. You don’t worry about it because it’s not your problem, but for a NASA engineer controlling a Mars rover, it’s a top priority. Context shapes priorities.
Personally, when it comes to conflicts, I care far more about Ukraine than Gaza. Why? Because Ukraine’s border is about 800 km away from me, and my grandma lives only 150 km from the border. The Russians have declared several times that they want to destroy and take over my country and would most likely try to do it if they succeed in Ukraine. For me, this conflict isn’t just theoretical—it’s a direct existential threat. So when I weigh international conflicts, Ukraine is so far above Gaza that it’s not even comparable in terms of importance.
Now, you’re probably tuned into "talking heads"—journalists, commentators, and experts. And let’s be clear—there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. Their job is to spin up a story, not in a negative sense, but in terms of creating emotional engagement. Their goal is to make the problem feel local by building an emotional connection, moving the issue higher in the public's mental ranking of priorities. This helps propel their own goals, be it advocacy, awareness, or political influence. Again, not saying that’s bad—it’s just how communication works.
But you need to be aware of that mechanism. Emotional narratives can amplify focus on a specific issue while downplaying others. It’s not necessarily manipulation; it’s about how issues are framed to capture human attention. Understanding that makes it easier to see why people don't react to every tragedy in the same way.
And for some perspective: every second, approximately 4.2 people are born and 1.8 people die, leading to a net population increase of about 2.4 people per second. The world is massive, with events constantly unfolding everywhere. It’s impossible to care deeply about all of them equally.
Assuming it took you around 69 seconds to read this response, in that time 290 people were born, 124 people died, and the global population grew by 166 people. Just something to think about.
I stand by what I said. Most of the world has been silent while Israel has slaughtered thousands of innocent Palestinians, including many children. When Russia bombed a hospital in Ukraine, the West was screaming, “War crime”. Israel has destroyed nearly every hospital in Gaza, with barely a mention from the corporate media and the politicians. The US cheered when an arrest warrant was issued for Putin. When an arrest warrant was issued for Netanyahu, OTOH, the US deemed it invalid and is working toward sanctioning the ICJ.
I understand your point of view, especially when you're expecting equality in how the world responds to tragedies. Look, I get it—I’m with you. For me, we’re all Homo sapiens, 99.9% genetically the same. But I’m Czech, and I’ve known my whole life that my life is considered worth less than that of a German, American, or Canadian. It’s not because I or anyone else in my country is less valuable—it’s about power and alliances. They have stronger "clans," and in this world, your value often depends on how much your clan is willing to fight for you.
That’s why I’m a Euro-federalist. APES TOGETHER STRONG!
But at the end of the day, we’re still just social and territorial animals. We compete for resources, land, power, influence—you name it. Nations protect their own first, and alliances form around shared interests. Expecting moral consistency in global politics is like expecting lions not to defend their territory. It’s all about survival and control, as it’s always been.
The only time humanity might overcome this tribal instinct is in the face of an external existential threat—something that puts all of us at risk and forces us to work together for survival. History shows that without such a threat, group priorities will always come first, and self-interest will dominate politics.
I know it’s frustrating, but that’s the reality we live in. Power, not fairness, shapes the world. Always has, always will.
This is settler colonialism at its worst. Killing children, driving thousands out of their homes and destroying them to prepare the area for Israeli settlers. The Israelis are a people that have lost their humanity, they are the modern day hordes of barbarians.
We cannot allow Israel to escape the legal consequences of their war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation has, among other things, filed a case with the ICC against 1,000 Israeli soldiers for war crimes in Gaza.
They have taken further steps in recent days, and vacations are becoming a lot more difficult for IDF soldiers, worldwide. The Hind Rajab Foundation can use our help. Please join me in making a contribution.
You might find meaningful to watch the recent interviews that Glenn Greenwald did on his Rumble platform, and Ali Abunimah of the Electronic Intifada, did with the head of this organisation, Dyad Abou Jahjah. It was very informative.
Here's a petition calling for accountability for the arrest of Ali Abunimah in Switzerland:
Total barbarism while the so-called civilized world stands back, watches, and does absolutely nothing!
I pushed the like button but there's nothing to like about what's happening in occupied West Bank
Israel has successfully managed to redefine the term "antisemitism" and moved onto "ceasefire". If you are unsure what all these terms and upcoming ones mean, is it simple, they all mean that Israel can continue its mass murder campaign with impunity. (Note: They do not accept that the word "Genocide" even exists.)
My thoughts exactly.
I won’t live long enough to understand how most of the world watches the genocide and says nothing. But how ironic that this column appeared today in Israel’s Haaretz: “There's No Auschwitz in Gaza. But It's Still Genocide - This is precisely what genocide looks like, write Israeli historians Amos Goldberg and Daniel Blatman”.
The ceasefire is a cruel joke, especially for Palestinians who live in the West Bank.
You won’t live long enough to understand the concept of locality? The reality is that people focus on what’s immediate and relevant to their own lives. This doesn’t mean global tragedies like Gaza are ignored—it just means they aren't prioritized the same way by people who aren’t directly affected. It’s like a dust storm on Mars. You don’t worry about it because it’s not your problem, but for a NASA engineer controlling a Mars rover, it’s a top priority. Context shapes priorities.
Personally, when it comes to conflicts, I care far more about Ukraine than Gaza. Why? Because Ukraine’s border is about 800 km away from me, and my grandma lives only 150 km from the border. The Russians have declared several times that they want to destroy and take over my country and would most likely try to do it if they succeed in Ukraine. For me, this conflict isn’t just theoretical—it’s a direct existential threat. So when I weigh international conflicts, Ukraine is so far above Gaza that it’s not even comparable in terms of importance.
Now, you’re probably tuned into "talking heads"—journalists, commentators, and experts. And let’s be clear—there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. Their job is to spin up a story, not in a negative sense, but in terms of creating emotional engagement. Their goal is to make the problem feel local by building an emotional connection, moving the issue higher in the public's mental ranking of priorities. This helps propel their own goals, be it advocacy, awareness, or political influence. Again, not saying that’s bad—it’s just how communication works.
But you need to be aware of that mechanism. Emotional narratives can amplify focus on a specific issue while downplaying others. It’s not necessarily manipulation; it’s about how issues are framed to capture human attention. Understanding that makes it easier to see why people don't react to every tragedy in the same way.
And for some perspective: every second, approximately 4.2 people are born and 1.8 people die, leading to a net population increase of about 2.4 people per second. The world is massive, with events constantly unfolding everywhere. It’s impossible to care deeply about all of them equally.
Assuming it took you around 69 seconds to read this response, in that time 290 people were born, 124 people died, and the global population grew by 166 people. Just something to think about.
I stand by what I said. Most of the world has been silent while Israel has slaughtered thousands of innocent Palestinians, including many children. When Russia bombed a hospital in Ukraine, the West was screaming, “War crime”. Israel has destroyed nearly every hospital in Gaza, with barely a mention from the corporate media and the politicians. The US cheered when an arrest warrant was issued for Putin. When an arrest warrant was issued for Netanyahu, OTOH, the US deemed it invalid and is working toward sanctioning the ICJ.
I understand your point of view, especially when you're expecting equality in how the world responds to tragedies. Look, I get it—I’m with you. For me, we’re all Homo sapiens, 99.9% genetically the same. But I’m Czech, and I’ve known my whole life that my life is considered worth less than that of a German, American, or Canadian. It’s not because I or anyone else in my country is less valuable—it’s about power and alliances. They have stronger "clans," and in this world, your value often depends on how much your clan is willing to fight for you.
That’s why I’m a Euro-federalist. APES TOGETHER STRONG!
But at the end of the day, we’re still just social and territorial animals. We compete for resources, land, power, influence—you name it. Nations protect their own first, and alliances form around shared interests. Expecting moral consistency in global politics is like expecting lions not to defend their territory. It’s all about survival and control, as it’s always been.
The only time humanity might overcome this tribal instinct is in the face of an external existential threat—something that puts all of us at risk and forces us to work together for survival. History shows that without such a threat, group priorities will always come first, and self-interest will dominate politics.
I know it’s frustrating, but that’s the reality we live in. Power, not fairness, shapes the world. Always has, always will.
We need to get all civilized nations to boycott Israel until it stops its brutal occupation.
This is a new form of ceasefire where an occupying force can continue to bomb innocent civilians.
I've heard that the Palestinian birth rate threatens the Israelies.
Could that be why so many children seem to be IDF targets?
Until the people of the US and the west get rid of zionist controled politicians
Israel will always have a free hand.
This is settler colonialism at its worst. Killing children, driving thousands out of their homes and destroying them to prepare the area for Israeli settlers. The Israelis are a people that have lost their humanity, they are the modern day hordes of barbarians.
Israel is a criminal organization.
We cannot allow Israel to escape the legal consequences of their war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation has, among other things, filed a case with the ICC against 1,000 Israeli soldiers for war crimes in Gaza.
https://www.hindrajabfoundation.org/perpetrators/hind-rajab-foundation-files-historic-icc-complaint-against-1000-israeli-soldiers-for-war-crimes-in-gaza
They have taken further steps in recent days, and vacations are becoming a lot more difficult for IDF soldiers, worldwide. The Hind Rajab Foundation can use our help. Please join me in making a contribution.
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You might find meaningful to watch the recent interviews that Glenn Greenwald did on his Rumble platform, and Ali Abunimah of the Electronic Intifada, did with the head of this organisation, Dyad Abou Jahjah. It was very informative.
Here's a petition calling for accountability for the arrest of Ali Abunimah in Switzerland:
https://chng.it/8D4pkxPhWS
How about Genocide Joe and Blind Blinken?
Time for USA to stop giving to Israel
Such a sad commentary on humanity. Someone's lust for death and destruction is boundless.