What’s happening to Palestinians is a crime against humanity. Eleven days of Israeli bombs have, with full knowledge and disregard, wiped out entire families, schools, hospitals and communities. Still the government of Netanyahu refuses to let up.
Make no mistake it is genocide.
Yes, Hamas chose to retaliate the Israeli police attacks on Palestinians in Jerusalem. Much like Geronimo refused to go quietly into the hell of his oppressors. Much like Jewish men and women of the Warsaw Ghetto fought against the Nazis in 1943.
No one should die. Either side. Innocents are caught in the cross fire. Dominant culture exacts its power aided by United States weaponry and yet another president unwilling to hold Israel accountable.
But how surprised should we be? Zionist thinking fuels this “good Christian nation” and our history’s attempt to exterminate Native people was a playbook for Hitler’s holocaust.
We could end this horrible tragedy with one strong united voice.
But we have not yet learned that it is a very few people pulling the strings of war. We haven’t learned that our collective voice for peace could prevail, but for that to happen the silent must speak.
Yes, the silent must speak, those who have grown weary of their allegiance to hatred even though it comes in the form of religion and government.
Yes, the silent must speak, those who have not lost compassion and are brave and loving enough to say, “No more.”
It’s wise to remember that a people are not their government. Jewish people the world over – and in Israel – are standing for peace.
Everyone knows the blockade of Gaza; the injustice and loss of life are inhuman. To remain quiet now is to sanction Israeli apartheid.
Let us act on our humanity. Speak up.
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