In the wake of terrorism and war launched against Israel, the abuses committed by Hamas over the years are just a drop in the ocean. The thousands of rockets dropped on Israelis are probably the worst attack in the country’s history. It should be emphasized that we must not fall into racism: the majority of Palestinians are not terrorists, do not in any way hate the Jews and deplore the yoke under which they find themselves.
However, for too long, it is clear that the human suffering and death caused even against children and women by Hamas, that the measures taken by the world have been hardly sufficient to weaken, or even destroy, this murderous terrorist organization. . Hundreds of Israelis were killed and more were injured, not to mention every citizen of the country who, at the end of the war, will have experienced a traumatic situation that will have shaken even those with unwavering courage.
Furthermore, as several analysts have noted at Duty, it is important to recognize that criticizing the Israeli government and its leadership, particularly Netanyahu’s government, is not the same as condemning the entire Israeli population. Israel’s population is diverse, with varied political views, and many voices within the country oppose the policies adopted by the current government. It is essential to distinguish between the government and the people of Israel.
Also, despite their condemnation of Hamas, several figures in the Canadian public space, such as Jonathan Pedneault, of the Green Party of Canada, Ruba Ghazal, of Québec solidaire, as well as certain organizations defending Palestinian rights, have maintained that State of Israel is an apartheid state, an assertion intended to absolve Hamas of their boundless torture.
Ultimately, the situation in the Middle East is complex and painful, with human suffering on both sides. It is imperative that the international community encourage constructive dialogue, peaceful mediation and efforts to end the violence, ensure the safety of civilians and foster a long-term solution that allows all parties to coexist peacefully. Although we can undoubtedly criticize certain policies promulgated by the Israeli parliament, the reality remains that this small country is the only democratic nation in the Middle East and is experiencing inhumane and merciless atrocities.