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In reply to the discussion: I'm a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It. [View all]AloeVera
(3,312 posts)21. Especially when it's domicide in aid of ethnic cleansing.
Entire neighbourhoods are being bulldozed by private contractors or with controlled demolitions. So that people can never go back. The only place for them will be the ultra-crowded concentration camp they can only leave if they agree to be "transferred".
But domicide has been going on since October 8, 2023. Using the "human shields" excuse (lie). It was clear to some of us back then that the goal was to destroy all of Gaza and make it unlivable so Palestinians would be forced to leave. In other words, ethnically cleanse themselves so they could live. It was a disgusting plan of ethic cleansing from the start.
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And you will see even fewer of them. I found it utterly useless to counter opinions with facts.
Beastly Boy
Thursday
#11
With facts such as the ADL got canceled its a wonder anyone can even think of debating you.
Eko
Sunday
#31
Some of those same people are saying ethnic cleansing isn't taking place, either
Rob H.
Thursday
#18
The author admits that he is offering an opinion that is contrary to most other sources
Beastly Boy
Thursday
#8
And these facts are consistent with urban warfare involving human shields, not genocide.
Beastly Boy
Thursday
#14
Haaretz has reported extensively on the IDF's use of Palestinians as human shields
BeyondGeography
Thursday
#16
Gee, who should I listen to? A genocide expert or an "emotional healing" blogger?
AloeVera
Sunday
#23
Gaza 2035: A Beacon of Peace and Prosperity in the Flourishing Middle East by Seth Eisenberg -
cliffside
Sunday
#25
Between the two, the 'emotional healing" blogger appears to be more trustworthy and objective.
Beastly Boy
Monday
#38
Omer Bartov is an incredible man and scholar I have been reading and listening to for years. His book,
Nanjeanne
Thursday
#15