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Israel/Gaza links for October 29

Kenneth Roth (formerly of Human Rights Watch) comments on the Hamas atrocities (which apparently some infantile leftists can't acknowledge for what they are).  (Thanks to Nick Serafin for the pointer.)

Meanwhile, families of the hostages implore Netanyahu to make a prisoner swap.  That return of the Israeli hostages is not the priority for the Israeli government is the clearest indication that the leadership is in the grips of blind rage for revenge.  I can't imagine what it would be like to realize your governent had so completely abandoned you.

A report from a pediatrician about the horrifying hospital conditions in Gaza.

Meanwhile, parents in Gaza mark names on their children's bodies, so they can be identified.  Think about that.

"The Decolonization Narrative is Dangerous and False."

UPDATE:  Another item, from last Spring, but highly relevant today:   Is another Nakba possible?

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