This reminds me of Dara Horn's book (and extensive writings) on how people love dead Jews but alive-and-kicking Jews, not so much. I am very concerned, though, that pulverizing air strikes on Gaza neighborhoods are a very fraught tactic. What exactly is their military purpose? Does the ground have to be literally cleared in order for Israeli troops and tanks to enter? Why would air strikes be the first response rather than special ops teams and an announcement of intent to begin air strikes so at least some people could get out firsts? We know the evildoers went underground in their fortified bunkers and tunnels right away, leaving innocent people behind as cannon fodder.
This juggling act is a horrible reality. While I don’t know the answers, I think that those of us who love and support Israel have to consciously prepare ourselves with facts and ideas with which to advocate for Israel to our colleagues, co-workers, neighbors and others as they lose their empathy.
This reminds me of Dara Horn's book (and extensive writings) on how people love dead Jews but alive-and-kicking Jews, not so much. I am very concerned, though, that pulverizing air strikes on Gaza neighborhoods are a very fraught tactic. What exactly is their military purpose? Does the ground have to be literally cleared in order for Israeli troops and tanks to enter? Why would air strikes be the first response rather than special ops teams and an announcement of intent to begin air strikes so at least some people could get out firsts? We know the evildoers went underground in their fortified bunkers and tunnels right away, leaving innocent people behind as cannon fodder.
This juggling act is a horrible reality. While I don’t know the answers, I think that those of us who love and support Israel have to consciously prepare ourselves with facts and ideas with which to advocate for Israel to our colleagues, co-workers, neighbors and others as they lose their empathy.