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Keep talking about Gaza! I just heard them say on the news that the pressure from people around the world over the last week is part of what pushed them to let in the few trucks of aide that they did. Its working. Stay informed and keep talking about it
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Anonymous 17w

It’s hard because people react violently when you mention Gaza. They assume you’re supporting Hamas (a terrorist organization) and not the civilians undergoing a genocide instigated by Israel and supported by the USA.

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Anonymous 17w

Support chevron

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17w

Yeahh, a lot of times when I post about it on here, I get a lot of comments like that. I honestly think a lot of them might be bots though because there has been stuff in the news about how the Israeli government uses bots to promote their narrative. People use bots to manufacture social consensus. Thats my POV at least since I dont know anyone in real life who supports what the Israeli govt is doing

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 17w

I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s how ai is going to be used or is being used. I think a part of it is just ignorance. People watch one news station or only news station in America and it warps their perspective of it rather than the objective truth. I’ve found YouTube provides a wide range of perspectives but obviously be skeptical always!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17w

Genuine attempt to be helpful here, but falsely labeling a conflict a genocide is going to get you some hot shit. Even I agree that the conflict is bad and I wish Israel did more to protect civilians, but calling it a genocide I’d just blatantly not true. You can advocate for more protections while being truthful (in my and many other’s eyes)

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 17w

basically every reputable organization has called it a genocide

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 17w

whats your source for it not being a genocide?

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 17w

Instead of arguing or trying to show you, I’ll just ask how much time and effort you’ve put into researching the geopolitics of Israel and Palestine. I’d also like to know what sources you’re using. Personally (because I’m a nerd for geopolitics), I’ve put in somewhere around 9 hours. That’s from YouTube, CNN, Fox, firsthand reports from my Jewish friend from Israel, and my professor who is also from Israel but is currently working in the USA. If you have any sources you’d like to share pls do!

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17w

Human Rights Watch (one of the most prominent human rights groups in the world), Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, different people and committees in the UN, the international court of justice

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 17w

Have you talked to any Palestinians or Palestinian professors? Have you listened to Palestinian journalists? Have you seen videos of Israelis protesting and calling it a genocide?

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