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Gaza refugees bombed in tented ‘safe zone’ (www.thetimes.co.uk)
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There was little shelter and barely any services in al-Mawasi when the Abu Hatab family arrived seeking sanctuary from the intensifying bombardment around their homes in Khan Yunis.

But al-Mawasi was the one place they had been told they would be safe. From early November Israel urged the civilian population of Gaza evacuate to the narrow, sandy coastal strip the size of Heathrow airport.

On Wednesday night, the bombardment followed them to the so-called safe zone, when shelling rained down on their flimsy tents as they slept.

"They dropped leaflets and told us to come here, that this was truly the one safe place," Bahaa Abu Hatab, one of the survivors said. "My brother took his children to protect them from the occupation's missiles, but here they were martyred anyway, in this 'safe' place, in the tent that my brother set up in this field."

At least 14 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed in strikes on al-Mawasi early on Thursday, according to the Hamas-run ministry of health in Gaza.

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[-] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 73 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Either one of two things will come out of this

The world becomes even more frustrated with Israel and it's genocidal war

Or the world becomes ever more numb and indifferent to something so blatant that it no longer matters.

This war isn't being continued by an aggressor ..... it continues by our collective indifference and ignorance.

We need to hold our leaders accountable to all this ... if they aren't speaking out to end the violence, then they are condoning it all in our name.

[-] Jiggle_Physics@lemmy.world 25 points 2 years ago

Judging by how the international community has dealt with genocides in general, I doubt anything serious will happen. Just the occasional contentious statements like Turkey and Armenians.

[-] ad_on_is@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

This is why I'm angry and pissed at my gvmt too.

They were very active and loud on social media the days after Oct 7th. But, as the months went by and the current situation has exceeded every form of "self-defense" not a single gvmt soul has spoken up. Bare in mind, we're talking about people who portray themselves as human-rights supporters.

I used to raise my voice against far-rights and corrupt politicians. Now, I'm at the point where I just don't give a fuck about this country anymore, and their political outcome.

[-] Gazumi@lemmy.world 47 points 2 years ago

Only when you look at a tiny piece of the whole story in isolation can Israel try to justify their actions. Look at any time period of greater than 6-12 months and the picture is never any different than Apartheid and Nazi party propaganda. I cannot believe that the rest of the world, barring South Africa is making a serious challenge.

[-] Doorbook@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

Even a story at isolation you can't justify.

[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 36 points 2 years ago

Again, Israel shows that it's mission is not just to destroy Hamas. They are out to depopulate Gaza by whatever means.

If Hamas had not taken hostages, the IDF would have bombed that strip of land to kingdom come without mercy or regret weeks ago.

[-] filister@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Isn't it already inhabitable? I am also afraid that a lot of people got their homes completely destroyed so there would be no shelter once all this ordeal finishes.

And in their post-war plan they pointed out that the US and EU need to rebuild what they destroyed.

I find this extremely outrageous, as they are refusing to take responsibility for their own actions and instead are suggesting that the international community needs to rebuild it.

[-] Jumi@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago

That's what the Germans told the Jews when they herded them into trains too.

[-] hibsen@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

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[-] Orbituary@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago

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[-] hibsen@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Thanks, couldn't remember that one.

[-] kreynen@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago

I appreciate the effort, but this version ends with...

took his children to protect them from the occupation’s missiles, but

But what?

[-] Silverseren@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

here they were martyred anyway, in this 'safe' place, in the tent that my brother set up in this field."

At least 14 Palestinians, including nine children, were killed in strikes on al-Mawasi early on Thursday, according to the Hamas-run ministry of health in Gaza.

[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago

This is why I don't understand why Hamas doesn't just release the hostages and surrender their leaders. It would be the best strategic move. If Israel continues to attack then they lose all pretence of fighting terrorism. If Israel stops then it saves Palestinian lives.

Does Hamas still think that they'll win?

[-] Haha@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago

The next generation will be even worse than hamas. And they will be called terrorists too. And then the next generation of israelis will ask themselves how they became the way they are. Point at today just like we point at history while everyone plays ignorant.

[-] SoleInvictus@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

And then the next generation of israelis will ask themselves how they became the way they are.

I think you're giving them WAY too much credit. Your comment made me think of all the Americans I've met who actually believe the United States is a benevolent peacekeeper who altruistically polices the world and anyone who protests US Imperialism is simply ungrateful and just looking for a handout.

The Zionists I've met make these people look clear-headed and rational.

[-] Mir@programming.dev 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

What about all the deaths before they got any hostages? Before Hamas?

What about what is happening in the west bank where there is no Hamas? Hamas was created because of what Israel has done and keep on doing. Giving up won't change anything

[-] gedaliyah@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

What is the strategic goal of continued fighting?

[-] ieatpillowtags@lemm.ee 13 points 2 years ago

What’s the strategic goal of giving up? It’s not like Israel wasn’t murdering Palestinians before hostages were taken, so why do you think they’d stop?

Maybe the strategic goal is to force the world to see what’s happening.

[-] Spzi@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago

Hamas never had a chance against IDF in a military clash. They try to erode international support for Israel instead, by dragging the giant into a long and dirty fight.

They also need to take care about their domestic support. In both cases, it is good for Hamas when IDF does cruel things.

So the strategic goal of continued fighting is to show everyone, abroad and at home, how evil Israel is, to stay in power.

[-] Silverseren@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago

The leaders of Hamas aren't in Gaza and they never have been, so they really don't care or have any intention of surrendering. Furthermore, Hamas wasn't the only one involved in the kidnappings. A dozen other unrelated groups also kidnapped people on October 7th and Hamas has no control or knowledge of the whereabouts of those individuals.

[-] JackGreenEarth@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Why are so many comments in lemmy.world being removed by moderators recently?

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