Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib refused to apologize Wednesday for saying on Tuesday that Israel is to blame for the hospital explosion that day in Gaza, an accusation that sparked political backlash against her from Republicans as Israel denies fault.
Tlaib joined thousands of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza during a solidarity rally hosted by the left-leaning group Jewish Voice for Peace at the National Mall. She was visibly emotional, at times pausing her speech to openly weep and criticizing lawmakers who have not backed a ceasefire resolution.
“Who bombed the hospital” is the wrong thing for people to fight over. It doesn’t matter who did it. Supporting either “side” that’s fighting is wrong.
You can condemn Hamas’s attack on civilians without supporting the IDF or Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
You can condemn Israel’s attacks on Gaza without being an antisemite or supporting Hamas.
People who have no say in the matter are suffering and dying because two “sides” have been unable to figure out a co-habitation situation for decades. Everyone focusing on which side did what is already on the wrong side. If you’re for either side you’re actually for the war and against the civilians.
If Israel stopped fighting tomorrow, what do you think would happen?
Would it get its civilian hostages back?
Or would Hamas just set up another invasion and kill more civilians?
If Hamas stops fighting, does Palestine get freedom and self determination?
Actually, if the extremists don’t gain control- yes. There have been several instances when they have been close to peace and even a two state solution… But then the terrorism starts.
If both sides stop fighting and start working toward peace, sure. I’d note that those prior peace deals have usually been completely shit for Palestinians
