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Great, helpful questions. I was so impressed when I was a visiting academic at Queen Mary, University of London, to see so many observant religious ppl, of Jewish and Muslim faith, talking, laughing, working and eating together. I saw an Imam and an Hassidic gentleman, walking to watch Spurs FC together. They were having a blast, making each other laugh, groaning at the same missed shots. Those same Hassidic ppl are in peace rallies in London every week. It was really moving. In Melbourne in the huge anti racist rallies held in the 90s when Pauline Hanson was first elected on a platform of hatred (she’s our Farage), the last people walking were two Jewish and Palestinian activists, and they each held the end of an Olive Branch curved between them. Behind them, their comrades held a banner. “If we can do it, what’s your problem?” One of the ironies is, the people who deface the holocaust museums and graves, are never Muslim. They’re always neonazis. Nazis. Who now are to stand with Zionists. Thanks for your work and solidarity. 🇵🇸❤️‍🔥🙏

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Thank you for your insightful comment. I ❤️to hear stories like this in our conflict filled world!

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I never bother engaging with Zionists online because I have no idea if it's an actual person or a chatbot. I have not encountered any in my physical life but I haven't been out much (other than work) this year for various reasons.

I'm not violent - can't even kill bugs - but I have close ancestors and family who were members of the IRA and it's clear to me the people of Gaza literally have the right to defend themselves in this version of "life" that Israel imposes upon them. I will not speak against them on this.

Everyone lauds "the Resistance" after a war or a great evil is over. We root for the Resistance in movies (hey Star Wars) - we love the oppressed, but always too late. We romanticize the idea but apparently we're too stupid or greedy or hypocritical to accept that it's actually reality in several places on this planet - including our own country.

I don't accept that way of thinking. I don't understand it. I'm EXTREMELY tired of it and angry and I'm very grateful to the people of Gaza for breaking out their cell phones and cameras to expose Israel AND the United States (etc and yes I'm American) to everyone. I'm grateful for this truth being shown. I'm grateful for their bravery and grace.

But they should NOT have to do this.

To do my part? I will not be silenced. It's frustrating and demoralizing to see how deeply this racism toward Arabs and Muslims goes, but it needs to be pushed back on and Israel and their allies seem to only understand violence. I want that to change.

May that change quickly. May we never stop pushing against the evil.

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💯% I love your comment “we love the oppressed, but too late.” That seems so applicable here. Thanks for sharing your thoughts… 🇵🇸❤️🇵🇸

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