Israel/Palestine

It's a very ugly song that chorus is screeching. And it is fraudulent, with neither facts nor morality on its side.

It is good to see the artists speak up. I hope they will stand firm but honestly would not be surprised if more do not give in to so much pressure- societal, economic, career etc. When a society is so homogenously hell-bent on a course of action that is supported by a large majority, it would take years to break down that concensus. A lot of brave souls standing their ground and not allowing themselves to be silenced.

It's deep denial at work in Israeli society and it seems to be contagious.

The only thing I see that might get through the denial is shock therapy. Israelis must be exposed to the grave consequences of their "concensus". World disapproval seems to make them more defiant, more entrenched in denial. Feeling more "victimized".

Would severe sanctions - economic, trade, diplomatic - break through the denial? 0