• NovaPrime@lemmy.ml
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    9 months ago

    Because Israelis are raised from birth to view everyone in Gaza as sub-human scum who would kill them at first opportunity if given one. The far right government propaganda has done a number on the population.

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      8 months ago

      Hmm weird the Israeli who I knew wasn’t like that. Sorry to interrupt your broad generalizations

      Edit: downvoters mad that I know Israelis who aren’t hateful? That actually surprises you? Think I’m lying? People are fucking weird.

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          8 months ago

          I’m a Palestinian and I want to thank you for this video. I always wondered what would make indoctrinated Zionists see the wrongs of their actions. This guy found a formula that works: go there and talk to them.

          I recommend this documentary interviewing Settlers: https://youtu.be/Eac1l1ozfLc?feature=shared

          Especially at minute 10:30

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          8 months ago

          I believe you, but that is separate from what I’m saying. For example, I was brainwashed to think America is the best country on Earth. If it worked, it was temporary as I didn’t believe that by age 20, and I’m far from alone. So I’m just saying that just because there is brainwashing going on there, doesn’t mean “Israelis think Palestinians are sub-human”.

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        8 months ago

        I agree that generalizations don’t make sense. But do you mean they weren’t raised to view Gazans as subhuman or that they don’t look down on Gazans as a grown-up?

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            8 months ago

            Good to know that, I put a lot of faith in Israelis who rise against their own government.

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              8 months ago

              Well I’m not saying their parents are opposed to their government entirely, but they absolutely don’t consider anyone “subhuman”. I haven’t spoken to them in years so I don’t know their take on what’s happening now, but I’d be willing to bet they would at least admit it’s vastly disproportionate to the Hamas actions

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                8 months ago

                Do let us know if you talk to them. Always nice to hear a different perspective and an example that breaks the stereotype.