Please learn the history from academics and not through directed media. I hope you have learned some history from the previous post’s resources. I also recommend you watch/read more from Noam Chomsky. He is a truthful legend.

What is the definition of terrorism?

The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations defines terrorism as “the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives”

Let’s uncover a pattern that keeps happening in Palestine.

In his article “Ceasefires in Which Violations Never Cease”, Noam Chomsky laid out the pattern of ceasefire and violations from Israel leading to mass murdering of innocent lives:

“The [ceasefire] agreement calls for an end to military action … as well as an easing of the Israeli siege that has strangled Gaza for many years.
This is, however, just the most recent of a series of ceasefire agreements reached after each of Israel’s periodic escalation of its unremitting assault on Gaza … the terms of these agreements remain essentially the same. The regular pattern is for Israel, then, to disregard whatever agreement is in place, while Hamas observes it—as Israel officially recognized—until a sharp increase in Israeli violence elicits a Hamas response, followed by even fiercer brutality.”

I have watched this pattern over and over. What is more painful is the support of the west politicians to the oppressor over the oppressed. There is a big lobby here, and we need to enlighten ourselves about it.

Chomsky further explains that Israel’s politicians made a decision to prefer expansion to security. “Well, that meant that Israel was dependent for its security and support by the United States. That’s the bargain. If you choose expansion over security, you depend on a powerful state. If the US changes its policy, Israel has difficult choices to make. “

Israel’s most illegal actions are only possible because of US support.
I don’t believe US cares for Israel or vice versa, but this mutual interest made me search for some explanation. I will leave that to another post, but you are all encouraged to do yours.

So, you ask, who is the terrorist? Who is the bully? You answer for yourself.

It is our individual and collective responsibility to increase awareness and to reach a level where we all push for US ending support and military aid to Israel. This is not how I want my tax money being spent.
If you have learned enough please take some action: call you elected representatives and explain your stance to cease fire in Gaza. Call the White House, participate in protests .. etc.

Thank you!

Resources:

Noam Chomsky: Israel and Palestine

Noam Chomsky: Israel and Palestine (Full Lecture)

On US foreign policy- Noam Chomsky: US is world’s biggest terrorist

Noam Chomsky: US is world’s biggest terrorist