In Defense: Israel and the Jews

You know, there are a lot of voices out there that will say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. You hear it on the news, you hear it on social media, and you hear it from celebrities. Israel is constantly maligned and attacked. But is it true? The short answer is no. The reality is, Israel is the underdog in all this. They are held to a double standard that no other country is held to. They are the only country that is vilified for defending itself and called genocidal when they do. You won’t hear that accusation in the Russian-Ukraine war or any other conflict. Of all the countries in the world, Israel is the only one that gets that ignominious label. So, let’s get into it. In any discussion or debate, it’s important to ask questions. My first question is, what makes it a genocide? It has never been the policy of Israel to intentionally target civilians. In fact, they have gone out of their way to avoid civilian casualties. I’ll give an example from Israel’s previous conflicts. Dur...