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Title: Understanding the Complexities Behind Israelis' Reactions to Palestinian Deaths
In the midst of ongoing conflict, a pressing question arises: what explains the Israelis' reactions to Palestinian deaths? This topic, while not entirely new, remains significant due to its impact on the Middle East's fragile peace process.
A recent article by Nathan Thrall, a senior fellow at the International Crisis Group, sheds light on this issue. Thrall argues that Israeli rejoicing over Palestinian deaths is not solely a result of hatred or callousness, but rather a complex interplay of fear, historical trauma, and political manipulation.
Thrall's analysis is particularly relevant in the current context, where tensions are high and incidents of violence are frequent. Understanding the underlying factors driving Israeli reactions can help foster empathy and promote dialogue, potentially contributing to a more peaceful resolution of the conflict.
However, it's crucial to note that Thrall's article does not excuse or condone such reactions. Instead, it aims to provide a nuanced understanding that can aid in the pursuit of a lasting peace. The article also underscores the need for both sides to recognize and address the deep-seated fears and traumas that fuel the conflict.
In conclusion, Thrall's article offers a valuable perspective on a sensitive and often misunderstood issue. By shedding light on the complexities behind Israeli reactions to Palestinian deaths, it contributes to a more informed discussion and, hopefully, a more peaceful resolution of the conflict.
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US wants to exterminate Palestine's to take the whole land & Trump will do the same if hes electected
There are no innocents in a battle space, only collaborators.
See video The Day Israel Attacked America USS Liberty. Google Israels involvement in the massacre of over 200,000 indigenous Mayans in Guatemala mostly women and children and the destruction of over 600 villages including DOS ERRES. Google Israels destruction of over 700 olive trees many hundreds and hundreds of years old so that Palestinians cant make a living from these trees. The olive branch is worlds symbol of peace. That about says it all.
They support them because they see cash flooding into their homes since the ge.cides. it's all about money, power, and control. The lowest forms of lives unfolded before our eyes.
My personal opinion: Palestine was INVENTED to destroy Israel. We just have to look at the map; the Arab world is FIVE HUNDRED TIMES THE SIZE OF ISRAEL.
Bozo you forget who celebrated the events of Oct 07th.
The celebrations of the weekend in Israel were over the freeing of 4 hostages held over 8 months.
Would this jew be willing to exchange places with one of the hostages?
It’s the kind of evil that ‘s the inevitable outcome of fanatical religion.
THAT'S TOTALLY UNTRUE, YOU SHOULD BE ASHAME FOR WHAT YOU ARE SAYING, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON YOU…
proof we were lied to about world war 2
I think we also see the mainstreaming of Israeli sadism
Rubbish
Where the heck are you getting your info most has been proven wrong
Lies
The root cause of the killing is oct 7 by hamas. If no oct 7 would these people be dead?
They were rejoicing the genocide for nine months
Human beings are vulnerable to this kind of social manipulation. Groups of people with common beliefs form echo chambers and begin enforcing homogeny of their prejudices. Given time, cultures can adopt any number of toxic values. This is why propaganda is so dangerous; it manipulates people into hating by government edict.
Shut up😅
2:40. Hmmm. He almost makes it sound like he lives in a fascist society?? An actual mob went to some guy's house for expressing sympathy for civilians? No way.
"What Explains Israel Rejoicing Of Palestinians Deaths?"
Sadism? Barbarism? Psychopathy? Sociopathy? Narcissism? Or a combination of all of the above which I refer to as 'Bibi-ism'… Take your pick!
Evilness
I can partially understand the atrocities committed in the wake of 1948, being driven half mad by Hitler. But what is the excuse for the current generation?
Thank you Nathan and Shahzeb
America is controlled by the Zionists Lobby, to the Detriment of US Citizens.
United Nations is only for the zinest country's benefits only
Talk about the "ROOT OF THE TREE" Not the bark & leaves. Palastine is a State, Majority is Arab Muslims.
The ceasefire proposal is a joke. Biden just enlarged military assistance to Israel. What type of peace are they planning?
Free America from AIPAC
At least they're honest and have western backing. Unlike other regime, so…. 😅
Let them go right ahead. Better to advertise to the world who they really are. Fortunately, their support among young American Jews keeps going further and further down.
Today we still hear debates about how could normal well educated people in a cultured society support a brutal genocidal regime nearly a century ago without realizing it can and is happening today.
It takes only a concerted Government agenda, and their media denying for decades any other narrative, education denying access to outside views and the creation of a false sense of victimhood at the hands of the subhuman and its worldwide conspiracy to destroy us and you end up becoming what once swore to destroy your very being.
I just cant get my head round these self loathing Jews, i.e Finkelstein, Blumenthal, and now this one.
This claim is untrue. On the contrary the make believe Palestinians rejoiced with dancing and candy on October 7th. They did the same when they heard the news on 9/11/2001. Sociopaths often accuse others of what they themselves do. A perfect example of that is Donald Trump.
There are no innocent Palestinians
Don’t fool yourself
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What explains the Palestinians cheering in the streets when they found out what hamas had done to the Israelis???
You lose me when you call it a conflict and war, instead of occupation, oppression and g€no©id€
What a ridiculous answer: "I don't fear for my life because I don't write in English" I wonder who the fools are who buy this nonsense.
When you encounter racism, Z1onism, or Fascism, you have a moral duty to challenge it.
What explains Palestinians rejoicing of Jewish deaths on October 7?
This is just fake commentary.
Americans are too. And im America. Its horrible.
Evil?
What explains palestinians celebrating Israeli deaths? Islamic jihad that's what.
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
This guy is full of it. Hamas has caused all this. They are the ones to blame for the suffering of the arabs who are living in gaza which is in the land of israel which belongs to the jews