The attack of Hamas on Israel on October 7 has unleashed widespread antisemitism and Islamophoba worldwide, including in America, and even more troubling, on college and university campuses.
Anyone in America who is Jewish or Muslim has to be on heightened alert, as threats and attacks on people of those beliefs are occurring.
Unfortunately, some politicians of both parties are promoting hatred, and synagogues, mosques, and other religious institutions of both faiths are requiring increased security protections.
Social Media are adding to the threat, as there is promotion of hate and fear, inciting unstable people and pure bigots who are striking out against both groups!
On our side, what young progressives want is a Biden-brokered ceasefire — now; the release of hostages held by Hamas militants; more forceful American condemnation of Israel’s bombing of Gaza; and, eventually, major changes to the current Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians.
This explains how the mainstream left is trying to save its approach to Israel from the pro-Hamas fringe.
https://www.vox.com/politics/23924254/israel-palestine-hamas-american-left-wing-democrats-progressive
I feel rather torn. I don’t trust Hamas. Yet, Netanyahu and some others in his government are hard right and hawks.
So, you feel concerned that Israel is not going about its war the right way?
Yes. I am rather concerned about that. Israel has a right to defend itself but they need to prioritize protection of civilians.
Richard Engel on MSNBC was reporting this morning that people in Israel are starting to question Netanyahu’s handling of the war.