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

History did not start on October 7, 2023, although some voices wish it is the case.

To my dear colleagues and network who know nothing about what is going on in Palestine and just take their information from directed media propaganda, You cannot simply understand todays events without understanding the history and seeking truth from academic resources. You also need to understand what is going on so you can defend human values and play your role to prevent hate crimes by educating yourself and those you know. It is a moral responsibility on all of us and I feel ashamed that I did not try to promote the knowledge about the suffering of Palestinians until now. I should have started this effort years ago, but better late than never.

I will start gradually write simple posts and add some resources for you to learn about the issue from prestigious US academicians and human rights activists. You can learn about facts and understand how some of your tax money is being used to torture innocent people. You will also learn why US is that supportive of Israel and use their veto power to justify some crimes.

Once you learn and you feel the pain you can take action. I will put some later, but you can start calling the White House, senators … etc and pressure them to work on ceasing fire and alleviating the suffering of people in Palestine.

Back to resources:

Video 1:
Noam Chomsky – Among the most cited living authors, Chomsky has written more than 150 books on topics such as linguistics, war, and politics.

In the video below, Noam Chomsky talks with Professor John Haas about UN Security Council Resolution 242 regarding Israel’s annexation and occupation of Palestine. Accuses Israel of starving, harassing and murdering Palestinians while US supports Israel with policy decisions. War crime probes by the International Court of Justice and more.
Chomsky explains how US vetoes of resolutions that oppose their policy, as well as US military aid to Israel, have prevented a diplomatic solution.
Chomsky also critiques Israel’s narrative of being a defensive and reactive force, and suggests ways to protest US policy towards Israel, such as an anti-apartheid struggle and the possibility of an international criminal court war crimes probe into the 2014 assault on Gaza.

Noam Chomsky Discusses Israel with Professor John Haas

Video 2:
David Hearst a journalist who lost half of his family in the Holocaust.

Israel & The Myth of ‘Self Defence’