#but that’s a fun combo of xenophobia Islamophobia racism antisemitism and Desire for the Apocalypse

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everyone is wildly primed to have their anger and fear used against them right now, so while you are advocating and protesting, make sure you’re not falling into shit that is going to cause more harm

The genocide in Gaza is horrific. And it is a genocide. The words coming directly from the mouths of those in charge of Israel’s government are those that demonstrate an intent to utterly erase any Palestinian from Gaza, whether through displacement or death.

Do not let people convince you that this is the fault of Jews. Do not let yourself be swayed into conspiracies that Jews control Hollywood, or the government, or are otherwise collectively conspiring to do harm. It’s bullshit. It causes real, measurable harm and fear. It continues to make rising antisemitism worse. And not only does that antisemitism lead to death, it rightfully increases the fear of more horrors happening.

The attack on Oct 7 was also horrific. As is the rising antisemitism around the world. And the fact that there has been almost no space to honor those dead is a tragedy.

Do not be convinced that the only way to protect the Jewish people is to build a State where only one religious or ethnic group is allowed to live freely. Do not be convinced that safety is dependent upon protecting that State at all costs. When one State is allowed to defend itself by any means necessary, any means will be used and any action will be excused. And do not be convinced that all Arabs or Muslims are responsible for those atrocities. Islamophobia is also on the rise and is also causing real, measurable harm and fear.

Your anger and fear will be used to excuse horrors if you let it.

Don’t let it.

#Palestine #Israel #I find little value in talking on the internet to people who already have the same information and beliefs I do #but what I can speak to #is seeing a lot of people not want actual justice #but would rather put their chosen group or themselves at the top of the oppressive power structures #all the discussion about rising fascism #and it’s like we’ve forgotten that a huge part of it is capitalizing on normal people’s fears and anxieties #I can also speak to how western Christians are down for the destruction of Gaza and full control of Israel #but that’s a fun combo of xenophobia Islamophobia racism antisemitism and Desire for the Apocalypse #basically a hell of a lot more people than would ever admit #don’t consider any nonwhite non American non evangelical christians to be christians #and so they along with anyone who doesn’t fall into that group already don’t deserve to live #and they’re really pumped for god to destroy the world - including and especially the Jews - for not being that specific group