to not know what to say to my Israeli neighbours?

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Just that really. I live abroad and they live in the house next to us (not in Israel) Get on quite well. Our gardens are very close to each other so we see each other constantly through out the day.

I've never given the whole situation much thought (to my discredit) but having spent the summer at home, I have been shocked and stunned and deeply saddened by the latest developments in Gaza. I know it's not directly their fault, but at the same time I just can't get past what the Israeli government is doing.

So, AIBU to be angry with them personally? Because I am angry with them. I'm angry about the whole situation.

Thanks

One of the companies I deal with is based in Israel. Strangely enough I manage to talk to them without any problems - I even asked them how they were and said I hoped they stayed safe!

Just because I don't agree with a government's policies (and I don't agree with Hamas either) doesn't mean I blame all the citizens of that country!

I am Jewish and have relatives who live in Germany. So many people have commented and asked how Jews can live in Germany and how I feel when I am visiting family there. I feel absolutely fine about it. What happened there is nothing to do with the German people now. The response I've had to this is on the lines of "Well, if you look at the old people there, they'd have been part of it all". To which my response is "How do you know that. How do you know what every German thought and did during the war?"

I could no more be angry with an elderly German person than I could with a neighbour here in the UK who was from a country I didn't agree with the current politics of. If they're ok neighbours, then that's fine for me.

It's horrendous what is happening in Gaza. To try to blame is understandable.

But the only way the world can ever be at peace is by fighting these kind of thoughts. Every time.

The anti-Semitic marches in Germany are the most extreme example. The only thing a Jewish person in Germany has in common with the Israeli government is a religion.

We are humans first and foremost.

IMHO you cannot reason with a State that can't separate governance of a country from religion.

Judaism is not (or not only) a religion. The vast majority of Israeli Jews identify as secular. It's not to preserve or further a religion that a Jewish state is important.

Because I am angry with them.

Sorry if this has already been stated; but you are being racist.

A jolly "shalom!" would be most welcome I'm sure.

You said they're going soon so how about, "Have a safe trip home and good luck. You've been nice neighbours". Since they're in the diplomatic service I expect they're not wholly unaware of the views of a big chunk of the British population so cut them a break and if they don't bring up the subject of Gaza, then leave it alone. No need to add your verbal stone to the masses that have probably been cast at them already.

give OP a break for gods sake! ! as for calling her racist.. well zshe hasnt said one racist remark.

Thank you zaz.

Given that britain has at some time invaded or fought conflicts in all but 22 countries in the world. we are hardly a race to start getting sensitive on issues like this.

Just say hi and invite them for tea as you would anyone else. They have nothing to do with what is going on in Israel/Palestine... unless their last name is Netanyahu....

You would be an absolute arse if you suddenly decided to vent your entirely misplaced anger at them.

The answer is simple......continue as you always have done!

I'm sorry but some people are seriously weird on here.

AIBU to shout in the face of my French Cousin In Law as my French teacher bullied my mercilessly at school and really made me very unhappy?

FFS. If you are angry with them for Israels actions feel free to travel to Iraq and do a little self flagellation.