As a general observation and not specifically about anyone in particular:
It’s staggering that people can be so active on these threads (so one would deduce that they feel passionately about the region) but still be unaware of the extent to which the Israeli government and idf are committing heinous war crimes. Every single day.
Surely if you care about the region and it’s inhabitants you should be actively campaigning for a ceasefire and a two state solution. Not constant criticism of others who are trying to protect the poor Palestinians from this bloodthirsty army, but actually trying to do something yourself.
i remember a really moving speech posted by @ahnowted, I think It was, but I may be wrong. The speaker obviously knew the area well, perhaps a journalist but I can’t recall for sure, argued that if you object to Hamas being the spokespeople for the Palestinians, then become that yourself. Don’t leave it to Hamas, provide a voice of reason yourselves. You can want peace for Israel and for Palestine. But without peace for Palestinians, and in the current situation where you have an army acting so despicably, sniping toddlers, etc, obviously the vast majority of the world are going to horrified.
And before anyone asks - the difference between what Israel are doing now and October 7th is that this is ongoing. Children are being killed in the most horrific ways hour after hour, day after day. So if you don’t want Israel to become a pariah state, be the ones to voice your objections. Speak up for the Palestinians. You will also be helping Israel in the long run if you do.