We must not punish the Palestinians

When I learned of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, images immediately appeared in my head of American soldiers killing children, raping and killing women in My Lai, Vietnam, burning their homes. Just as I was outraged by the carnage committed by American soldiers, I am outraged by the carnage perpetrated by Hamas. Those responsible for the attack of October 7, 2023 must be found and prosecuted, but Palestinians in Gaza, who were not involved in this attack, must not be mistreated or punished. […]

We know that, for years, Israel has prevented Palestinians who are in Gaza territory from leaving it. The images we currently see of these Palestinians make us aware of their confinement. They walk south from their prison, unable to go anywhere else. Many will die soon. […]

There is not only this forced march towards the south, because Netanyahu is depriving the civilians of Gaza of water, electricity, food. This deprivation, when in a context of war, constitutes a war crime, and, when in a context of peace, a crime against humanity. However, this crime is not denounced by the leaders of Western countries, including Trudeau for Canada, which is revolting. […]

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