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hlthe2b

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1. It is. And only underscores why Israel's leadership, both political & military have wiped out nearly

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Tue Jun 9, 2026, 03:38 PM

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every bit of sympathy and empathy they rightfully received after Oct 7, 2023. No, the people of Israel still deserve our care for their horror after that attack and the months after with loved ones in captivity--that won't go away. But, the horror IDF and others have inflicted on civilians (and in this case the very health care providers desperately trying to care for them) is just plain EVIL. What is being conducted is a retribution genocide. October 7 cannot excuse it. Evil doesn't cancel out Evil.

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This is plain evil -Israel puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge [View all] malaise Tuesday OP

It is. And only underscores why Israel's leadership, both political & military have wiped out nearly hlthe2b Tuesday #1

A profound comment malaise Tuesday #2

Severe beatings and electric shocks too, according to his lawyers. Torture. AloeVera Tuesday #3

Thanks for this link malaise Tuesday #5

There is so little "western" media coverage of this viewpoint. I'm glad Al Jazeera is available. erronis Tuesday #6

By design, of course. AloeVera Tuesday #8

I don't even think we want to be the "good guys". We're the pistol-packin' western vigilantes... erronis Tuesday #9

Yes, but the facade must be maintained. AloeVera Tuesday #10

Healing the sick and injured is no crime. Kid Berwyn Tuesday #4

IDF and Hamas....two sides of a coin purr-rat beauty Tuesday #7