That "G" Word (Genocide)
As the Israeli assault on Hamas and thus Gaza continues, the word “genocide” is increasingly getting used by those critical of Israeli actions. And since Israeli actions are only possible due to America’s support in both military and diplomatic terms, within the US, some accuse Biden of “funding Netanyahu’s genocide” and the term “Genocide Joe” (Joe Biden) has some traction. A UN official quit over the powerlessness of the organization and wrote: “In just 4 weeks, Israel with US backing has cut off food, water, power & then brutally exterminated more than 10,000 imprisoned civilian men, women & children in Gaza, destroyed their homes, churches, mosques, schools & hospitals because they are Palestinians. Name it? #Genocide. ” While specific incidents can be questioned and individual photos may be faked, it is hard to argue with the big picture truth of what is being described. Unless you are a Westerner. (I understand Israel’s fury, though I wonder wha...