Good column by Ciara today!
"I see people talking now about Israel and Palestine like they’re football teams, and they’re either on ‘#TeamIsrael’ or ‘#TeamPalestine’. Many are happy to condemn everything done by the opposing side but refuse to condemn even the worst atrocities committed by whoever they support.
If you can excuse the heinous actions of Hamas because of the bombardment of Gaza, then others can equally excuse the bombardment of Gaza because of the litany of persecution that’s been perpetuated against the Jews.
These are both deeply flawed positions to adopt. A heinous act remains heinous — irrespective of who perpetuated it. Talking up the suffering of one side and excusing its actions does nothing to bring about peace. It just means future generations will continue to fight this fight.
The only way forward is through truce and dialogue. That’s the solution to every conflict since time began."
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