Israel/Palestine Thread

I actually do feel conflicted. I can think of three possibilities off the top of my head that I'd consider:

1. Full international economic and political sanctions and total bans on all sporting and culture events (football, olympics, eurovision)
2. Full international economic and political sanctions with bans on those competing/attending sporting/cultural events where it can be shown they are complicit in Israel's campaigns (IDF, Settlers, politicians, govt. staff etc.)
3. Full international economic and political sanctions and no bans on sporting/cultural events but host countries to allow peaceful protests. Any argy bargy by Israelis swiftly and demonstrably dealt with

The first really does punish every single Israeli, home and abroad. Perhaps harsh but perhaps recognising that at least for the first 12 months, there was zero pushback from the vast majority of Israelis

The second allows "good" Israelis or those demonstrably against their Govt. for most of the last 22 months at least some participation - probably impossible to police

The third allows interaction by the Israeli public. But I'd say they'd be unlikely to travel abroad knowing that protests would be strong. For those Israelis already living abroad, I doubt many would attend or would make themselves "invisible"

The first seems about the only really workable proposal.

And in fairness, as we have all been schooled by pro-Israelis, there have been many calls for Palestinians in Gaza to overthrow Hamas and send them packing. Perhaps item 1 would crystallize that for all Israelis. Total ban until/unless you overthrow your murderous regime and actively/honestly start to make amends and make peace with all you neighbours.

I do see and I can't disagree with those who who might prefer options two and three - because I've considered them myself.

See what you've done to me @tayto lover …

Remember the lads on here bigging up the IDF? They are nothing more than a rag tag bunch of cowards, petty thieves, thugs and terrorists.

"'In the past, all the soldiers listened to the officer and acted according to his orders,' a 60-year-old resident of the West Bank town of Ya'bad commented after the two days in late June when soldiers occupied several residential buildings, broke into 113 homes, and – according to testimony – stole cash and property without leaving the 'receipt' Palestinians sometimes receive. 'Today,' he continued, 'we see that every soldier behaves like a commander, doing whatever he wants, with no fear of higher rank. Back then, we could start some sort of dialogue with the officer. Today, that's impossible'" – Amira Hass

Seems Halevi has been caught red handed - and uses the Hasbara against the State Comptroller (note - the report is not an enquiry, which Netanyahu has of course refused for 22 months)

Former IDF chief Herzl Halevi demanded that the state comptroller shelve final drafts of reports on the October 7 massacre that included harsh personal conclusions against him, to which the comptroller refused. According to information obtained by Haaretz, the reports were written without input from Halevi, who claims the comptroller refused to even meet with him.

Halevi and other senior IDF officials believe the comptroller has targeted them and built a false narrative against them, a source said. The comptroller said Halevi can voice his views publicly now, before the final reports are published

"settler" scum -

"A mob of Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians who were out among their olive groves. Two young men were killed, tens were injured."

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2025/8/14/the-day-israeli-settlers-lynched-two-young-men-in-the-west-bank

I have to laugh, when those who agree with North Korea, and Tucker Carlson, try to hold some sort of moral high ground.

Ben-Gvir (convicted terrorist) taunts another convicted terrorist.

Master of diplomacy…

Disgusting. No need for it. It's just for Gvir's perverse personal satisfaction, no other reason. He's a seriously nasty piece of work.