1/ A personal note. I am an Israeli Jew. I have been consistently critical of my country's policies and actions with regard to its occupation of Palestinian territories and its punitive war in Gaza. Doing so, I remain an Israeli Jew. I have no other country or place. --->
2/ I don't call for or believe in the dissolution of Israel. I realize that ongoing violent suppression is a prominent element of Israel's core. I will do all I can to change this. I think it can be changed. The initial requirement for me is acknowledgement by Israelis. --->
3/ I have written extensively about the historical and current evils of the occupation. I have criticized the Israeli offensive on Gaza from day one. I believe Israel has spiraled out of control and is showing some of its true colors as a result. This breaks my heart. --->
4/ I believe this can change. I believe it, I suppose, because this is my home. Accepting criticism regarding the foundations of my home does not amount to calling for its demolition as far as I am concerned. Israel will change, or it will drive itself into expiration. --->
5/ I believe in restoring Palestinian rights, including the right of return. I also believe in respectful, equitable cooperation as the only way to make this happen. I understand the inevitable violence of the struggle on both sides. I oppose this violence. --->
6/ This is, for me, a remarkably difficult time. My difficulties pale before the suffering of the Gazans and Palestinians in general. The immediate evils of this "war" must stop - the starvation, the bombings, the inhuman treatment. I know and say this as an Israeli Jew. --->
7/ I post to share the lessons I learn about the zombification of my society in real time. I post to reflect on the truths I am learning about my Israeliness, truths I have engaged with before but was privileged enough not to have seared into my mind. Now they are seared . --->
8/ I would like to thank everyone who reads and responds. I welcome your thoughts and am happy to talk and think. I appreciate your time and consideration. This "war" must end. Palestine must be free. Israel must take responsibility for its actions in order to change profoundly.
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