The double standards of free speech on Palestine amid Israel’s war on Gaza

But however good or bad the reasons for that party line, it IS predicated on children being killed.

Even if that is deemed sadly necessary for the greater good, it is, as you say, still outrageous to sack somebody for wanting a ceasefire - even if you personally believe it to be unrealistic or ineffective in the circumstances.

Then I think it's a bonkers decision 🤷🏻‍♀️

No, the official party line is that a ceasefire will be detrimental to Israel at this point as it will give Hamas a much-needed chance to regroup so they can attempt another 7/10 in the future, just like they've openly said they will.

I personally agree with that party line on this occasion. I don't often agree with the Tories 🙃

I don't agree that an MP should be fired for disagreeing with it though. That seems absolutely bizarre. I think individuals should be allowed to call for a ceasefire if that's what they think is right.

No I don’t think there was more to it, apparently it’s because they broke the party line.

Wow. So the official party line is that children must be killed (on either side) and anybody who has a problem with that is being outrageous? Chilling.

It makes you wonder what other 'principles' some of our top politicians may have, and what they may have been up to, whereby anybody who isn't willing to call black 'white', up 'down' or east 'west' - or who denies that the emperor is fully dressed - in criticising them for shameful behaviour must be censured.

There is something very concerning and totalitarian about a country seeking to train young people to be fervently and unquestioningly defensive of a country and everything that their government decides to do.

I realise that, as countries go, the UK - as a partial democracy (we are never allowed to elect or peacefully protest against our ultimate leader) - is one of the most privileged ones that I could have been born in.

That doesn't mean that I will automatically defend it on everything, without ever questioning or vehemently disagreeing with a great deal that the government (of any political colour) does and believes.

That doesn't mean that I will cheerfully accept and condone bombs being dropped on Afghan children because the government fabricates a 'justification' why these children need to die to 'pay for' the actions of adult Saudi terrorists.

Why is North Korea considered such a pariah state, when some of its core ideals are clearly so warmly embraced and encouraged by countries that like to insist to us that they are somehow progressive western democracies?

No I don’t think there was more to it, apparently it’s because they broke the party line.

I'm pro-Israel but also find the idea of firing someone for calling for a ceasefire bizarre. Are we sure there's not more to it?

I’m gobsmacked at politicians who dare to call for a ceasefire getting sacked!! Theres at least one each from Tories and Labour I believe. Is that how far we have sunk now in Britain??? That we can’t ask for people to stop killing each other? That we can’t ask for a Country to stop dropping bombs on kids? That asking for lives to be saved loses you your job?!

It’s extremely shameful and deeply worrying that showing basic humanity will get you punished.

@SeeReality this is true. But people also do it. Because they can't be assertive.

I absolutely agree with this...

Thank god for social media.

The truth can't be hidden anymore.

Had not come across Hasbara before, thanks for the link it is eye opening and explains a lot.
https://hasbarafellowships.org/

They get little reaction from the public because people have seen the Middle East portrayed as troublesome over the last twenty years or so, whilst Israel has always been warmly received. Many then see Israel as needing to be protected, regardless of their actions, protecting against anti semitism perceived is deeply ingrained in our psyche. Just take a look at this board over 200 replies to an adult saying they are feeling scared because they are Jewish and over 100 responses to the number of Palestinian children killed by Israel. Would that be happening if the situation was reversed?

But they are getting away with it?
How come these idiots get voted in?
Am looking at uk government too