I don’t think the Warsaw uprising is an apt comparison for the war in Gaza. Never-mind the inflammatory nature of the Israel/Nazi comparison. But it’s just doesn’t add much context or illumination to what’s happening.
I think historic examples that could bring more light than heat are : Plan Dalet and the Nakba (47-48), Beirut ('82), or the First Intifada (87-93). I think it might help if people understood more about this conflict, rather than trying to retread it over with WWII.
Great read thank you. More people here clearly need this.
“The moment is a difficult one. [But] from the historical point of view, the action of the Palestinians is a blessing. We shall finish them off…Gaza will be liquidated; and this city, which is the intellectual capital of a two to three million-strong nation that has blocked our path to the southern seaboard for thousands years, ever since the first battle with ths Amalek, will have ceased to exist. By the same token, the Palestinians themselves will cease to be a problem for our children and for all who will follow.”
(Paraphrased) Is almost word for word what we have heard coming out of Israel (the Prime Minister, but also various ministers, IDF generals, members of the Knesset, media pundits, etc).
I, a person of Polish Ashkenazi descent, have made the connection with ZOB for a long time.
I actually also try to learn from Jewish side. I haven read a book from Nahum Goldmann “Jewish paradox”, now I’m reading Theodor Herzl “Jewish State” and I plan to read more.
What else do you recommend me to read on ZOB or any other relevant topic?
Oh that. Well, when we met with him, they were very important because they were already involved in the Bricha affair. Those Zionists, they’re a bunch of horrible political agitators, Ben Gurion, a right bunch, political agitators
I just feel bad for the Gazans that didn’t want to live and die as part of a war, but are surrounded by power-crazed madmen who see only “land”. They have nowhere else they can possibly go, all roads are closed to them.
It's not (just) about land. Gaza is subject to a blockade that has been repeatedly criticized as an atrocity and a crime against humanity. Israel also bombs them on a regular basis. Even pre-October 7th, Gaza was a place devoid of hope. You can look it up, but even in the best of times Gaza is subjected to cartoonishly evil amounts of oppression.
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