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The Israeli Government's Brutal Ambition: Why Silence Is Not an Option

Strategic Insights

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The Israeli government's ongoing brutal aggression in Gaza has led to an intensification of terror, destruction, and starvation. The international community's growing outrage and calls for action have been met with promises of investigation and superficial changes, but the Israeli government's resolve to destroy Gaza as a Palestinian home remains unchanged. As the situation continues to deteriorate, it's essential to acknowledge the need for serious intervention to prevent catastrophe.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Israeli government's current coalition, led by Netanyahu, has a clear and brutal ambition to destroy Gaza as a Palestinian home, and to occupy the West Bank.
  • The Israeli government has been criticized for banning independent media reporters, making it difficult to verify the situation on the ground.
  • The UK's Commons committee on foreign affairs has proposed several practical actions, including a permanent cessation of UK-Israel negotiations towards a trade deal until an agreed peace is reached.
  • The committee also urges the UK government to take every possible step to ban the import of goods from Israel's extremist settlers.
  • Sanctions, similar to those imposed on South Africa during apartheid, could be an effective way to pressure the Israeli government to change its course.
  • The Israeli government can only be removed by its electorate, and the international community must show support for the people of Israel who are against the current government's policies.
  • The campaign for coordinated sanctions on Israel should be explicit in its goals, and communicate these goals to the people of Israel, making it clear that the aim is to help defend them from terrorist movements.

Statistics:

  • At least 875 people have been killed while seeking food in Gaza, as of July 13, with most dying near Israeli-backed US Gaza Humanitarian Foundation food distribution centers.
  • 18,000 children and 1,400 health workers have been killed in Gaza.
  • The Israeli government has banned independent media reports, making it difficult to verify the situation on the ground.

Sources:

  • "Israel-Palestine Conflict" report by the UK's Commons committee on foreign affairs.
  • Jonathan Dimbleby, "The Palestinians" (new edition).
  • Golda Meir, "There are no such thing as Palestinians... They do not exist."
  • Tom Fletcher, UN undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs.

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