Palestinians in Gaza are imploring Hamas to accept the U.S. ceasefire plan that would finally end the war. Why, then, are their purported advocates trying to undermine it?
Both are true. "They never actually believed it was a genocide AND the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza is secondary to their utility as a cudgel against Israel." Great article, thank you.
There is an interesting parallel (though far from exact) in which Gazans now discover that their supporters have been using them to advance an agenda that, when push comes to shove, is contrary to their interests and what Progressive Jews discovered after October 7.
It’s the typical “revolutionary” ethos where the elite (sometimes calling itself the “vanguard”) imagine they see things better and understand more deeply than the people actually affected. In this mental universe, facts don’t matter, the framework created by the theory counts. And those who disagree with the diagnosis, they are guilty of “false consciousness” and need to be reeducated.
The split between the offshore Hamas supporters and the Gaza civilians on the ground is entirely predictable.
The real question, though, is not whether Gazans want this war to end - they are smart enough to recognize defeat when they see it.
The question is whether the catastrophe wrought by Hamas, call it Nakba 2.0 if you will, is bad enough to discredit the genocidal Hamas terror group and the malevolent, anti-West program of the Muslim Brotherhood.
If not, then those whose goal is Israel’s destruction will bide their time and try again when they deem the circumstances to be favorable. And the suffering will begin again - presumably to the delight of those cowardly anti-Zionists who will cheer from the comfort of their far away homes, blissfully unaffected by the mayhem.
A useful insight, thank you Avi. As they say, ‘the devil is in the detail’, and the likes of Albanese has no real care for the people on the ground. She is one evil misguided person.
End of a party sadness when the lights come on - u don’t have to go home but u can’t stay here. Nothing is as thrilling as bloodthirsty hate, what are u gunna do next?
Thanks Avi for a terrific analysis. While I concur that the people of Gaza would endorse any deal, I fear that the remnants of Hamas will not, and that this too will fail. Having recently visited Israel, I was struck by the conclusion that while there is distrust in Netanyahu, there is a clear and convincing majority which does not want a two state solution. Let's pray this Yom Kippur as we always do: for peace.
Because they never cared about the Gazan people to begin with. I think we met at Nat and Rikki’s table… very much on the same wavelength. Please check out my new Substack… just completed 105 weeks and chapters sharing the experience of those of us living in Israel, through this very difficult two years. Best regards!
Hey Avi, your Jerusalem Journal piece really gets to the crux of it—why is the Free Palestine crowd pushing so hard against Israel, especially when their own actions and alliances raise red flags? The way you highlight their ties to groups like the Free Palestine Movement and their selective outrage over Gaza while ignoring Hamas’s tactics is eye-opening. It connects to my Substack article, https://sleuthfox.substack.com/p/first-the-saturday-people-then-the, where I dive into how the Islamification of the world uses Taqiyya-backed deception and Trojan horse tactics, often with money, to infiltrate and subjugate nations, manipulating narratives just like this. Your analysis begs for a deeper look at their motives. Check out my article for more insight, and if you like it, subscribe for free for more thought-provoking reads!
Both are true. "They never actually believed it was a genocide AND the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza is secondary to their utility as a cudgel against Israel." Great article, thank you.
There is an interesting parallel (though far from exact) in which Gazans now discover that their supporters have been using them to advance an agenda that, when push comes to shove, is contrary to their interests and what Progressive Jews discovered after October 7.
It’s the typical “revolutionary” ethos where the elite (sometimes calling itself the “vanguard”) imagine they see things better and understand more deeply than the people actually affected. In this mental universe, facts don’t matter, the framework created by the theory counts. And those who disagree with the diagnosis, they are guilty of “false consciousness” and need to be reeducated.
The split between the offshore Hamas supporters and the Gaza civilians on the ground is entirely predictable.
The real question, though, is not whether Gazans want this war to end - they are smart enough to recognize defeat when they see it.
The question is whether the catastrophe wrought by Hamas, call it Nakba 2.0 if you will, is bad enough to discredit the genocidal Hamas terror group and the malevolent, anti-West program of the Muslim Brotherhood.
If not, then those whose goal is Israel’s destruction will bide their time and try again when they deem the circumstances to be favorable. And the suffering will begin again - presumably to the delight of those cowardly anti-Zionists who will cheer from the comfort of their far away homes, blissfully unaffected by the mayhem.
A useful insight, thank you Avi. As they say, ‘the devil is in the detail’, and the likes of Albanese has no real care for the people on the ground. She is one evil misguided person.
Prescient as always. Thank you. Wishing you an easy fast 🙏✨
End of a party sadness when the lights come on - u don’t have to go home but u can’t stay here. Nothing is as thrilling as bloodthirsty hate, what are u gunna do next?
Because they would find their lives empty if they can’t yell about genocide, apartheid, and other nonsense.
Thanks Avi for a terrific analysis. While I concur that the people of Gaza would endorse any deal, I fear that the remnants of Hamas will not, and that this too will fail. Having recently visited Israel, I was struck by the conclusion that while there is distrust in Netanyahu, there is a clear and convincing majority which does not want a two state solution. Let's pray this Yom Kippur as we always do: for peace.
Because they never cared about the Gazan people to begin with. I think we met at Nat and Rikki’s table… very much on the same wavelength. Please check out my new Substack… just completed 105 weeks and chapters sharing the experience of those of us living in Israel, through this very difficult two years. Best regards!
Hey Avi, your Jerusalem Journal piece really gets to the crux of it—why is the Free Palestine crowd pushing so hard against Israel, especially when their own actions and alliances raise red flags? The way you highlight their ties to groups like the Free Palestine Movement and their selective outrage over Gaza while ignoring Hamas’s tactics is eye-opening. It connects to my Substack article, https://sleuthfox.substack.com/p/first-the-saturday-people-then-the, where I dive into how the Islamification of the world uses Taqiyya-backed deception and Trojan horse tactics, often with money, to infiltrate and subjugate nations, manipulating narratives just like this. Your analysis begs for a deeper look at their motives. Check out my article for more insight, and if you like it, subscribe for free for more thought-provoking reads!
These Free Palestine Cats Outta Control https://torrancestephensphd.substack.com/p/these-free-palestine-cats-outta-control