Most recent public comments by Sabrina Pham https://nowcomment.com/users/138518 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198735 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198735 “How many children, how many people must be killed to justify this operation?" This question stuck with me, this question should be difficult to answer, this basically brings up the fact that people are being killed for what? Are you willing to put a number on that? Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:10:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198728 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198728 I don't get why religion had to be involved in this, religion is something that people can believe in and celebrate, or simply not believe in, it's just the individual's choice. The fact that what someone believes in is involved in this is unsettling Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:01:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198726 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198726 I agree, the situation is just involving the deaths of hundreds or thousands of innocent people that were just very unfortunately roped into this conflict they likely had nothing to do with. I do think the complexity part comes from the question of "who is right" or "which is the side that people should go with", though I personally believe this should not the priority Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:51:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198717 With how she brings up babies being murdered because they were Jewish, really tries to, again, make people compelled to be on her side and that this violence is not okay, but from how I see it her statement is hypocritical with how there has also been babies and people killed in Palestine on the other hand Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:37:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198066 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198066 I think that she's really good at making people believe and go with her siding on the matter. She's been repeatedly stating that Israel will "defeat this evil" that threatens them and that they will not be oppressed or go down without a fight. She's practically saying that it's Israel against (some of) the world. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:50:55 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198045 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198045 I think that Tishby's ideas are very much her personal opinions and aren't really influenced by anyone telling her what to say, but I do think that the fact that she's an actress and this famous/known face, is part of why she's up there talking to the community and bringing them together. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:44:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192076 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192076 As you delve into the complex history between Israelis and Palestinians, you're faced with the challenging task of deciphering strategies like the "waiting game" you've referenced from Ilan Pappe's documentary findings. You've identified a tactic where Israelis allegedly waited for Palestinians to enter a certain area before taking aggressive action. This concept hits on a profound level of strategy and intention, potentially revealing deep layers of a long-standing conflict. It's important, as you ponder the reasoning behind such actions, to look at the broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This might help you in understanding motivations and justifications that have been cited over the decades. Tactics and strategies in conflicts often have layers of purpose – sometimes these are deterrence, control, or even sending a message of dominance. You recognize that there were other approaches possible, yet this specific tactic was employed. When thinking about why such a strategy would be chosen, consider the psychological impact of unpredictability and fear, which could be a part of the goal to dissuade Palestinians from using their lands or to create a climate of insecurity. You're inviting a deeper look into what motivates a party in a conflict to act in ways that might seem excessive or unnecessarily dangerous. Given your insight into the complexities of this issue, have you considered exploring how similar 'waiting game' strategies have been used historically in other conflicts? Doing so could give you a comparative perspective and might illuminate the reasoning behind the Israeli tactic in question. Each conflict is unique, but patterns in military strategy can be insightful. Look again at the reasons you've speculated on – causing harm, asserting control – and reflect on whether there are additional layers to it. Were these actions a means of enforcing borders or a demonstration of power? Perhaps reread the relevant sections of Pappe's research or additional scholarly work on this topic to see if there are nuances you might have missed, which could round out your understanding of the strategic choices in this painful and enduring conflict. Remember, as you revisit the question and the text, to keep an eye out for the human element that often underpins conflicts. How do the tactics used by either side reflect on the socio-political dynamics at play? In doing so, you may also find new ways to contextualize the 'waiting game' within the larger tapestry of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:45:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191900 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191900 There are several reasons and assumptions I could come up with for why they did that but you can never be too sure Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:44:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191820 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191820 If you think about it, there are other approaches that they could take, in order to achieve the same goal which involves causing harm to Palestinians, what would be the reasoning for that action? Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:45:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190372 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190372 I agree with this observation, the conflict is what I would describe as a back and forth, a "you attack us, we attack you back (even or just as worse), this conflict is showing to be a cycle that will be difficult to break and mend afterward, however far that is in the future Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:56:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190317 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190317 This made me personally think of who really wins in this, many deaths were in result of the violence on both sides, and for what? Vengeance? Is it worth it the deaths of innocent people? I believe that the call for ceasefire should've happened a long while ago Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:53:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190312 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190312 There's already so much violence happening which is a given in this conflict, I agree, there is a possibility of a ceasefire, but the aftermath and history behind this are on such a catastrophic level that the potential chance for forgive and forget is not likely Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:49:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190305 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190305 I definitely agree, many people also have different reasons for supporting the sides they're on, but there are factors on each side that pushes for their position, so it's difficult to see "who's right" in this situation Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:37:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190297 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190297 I think that this is a pretty reasonable opinion and it would just depend on how the situation can relate to the person. Some people could have loved ones who are effected and thus have a good reason to care a lot about the subject, while some others do care, just to a certain extent. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:42:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188481 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188481 I do think that at this rate, with how big the whole conflict has gotten and how much this is known to many parts of the world, it might be inevitable that this would lead into the conflict becoming a regional problem, creating a domino effect Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:34:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188476 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188476 President Biden has been trying stop this conflict between Hamas and Israel from leading into the reginal conflict with other countries Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:51:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188467 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188467 It makes sense for how different countries side and react to the conflict, like how many Arab nations are on the Palestine side Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:45:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188466 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188466 With ow the U.S. is allied with Israel and are on good terms, I don't think I can really blame them for going to aid Israel. The one thing that's bothering me though is how America is assisting in the violence portion of helping, again, there isn't really a valid reasoning against the assistance. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:43:12 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188460 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188460 Honestly not surprised that the U.S. would receive backlash, for the indifference to the situation, given that America is pretty much known for violence that happens internally and how it responds to them. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:38:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188455 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188455 Summarizing the thoughts of Palestinians, many believe that with the sacrifice of all the deaths that occurred, the "enemy", or Israel, with understand that their violence won't go un-checked. While others want the violence to stop, Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:34:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188447 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188447 All this violence may have been for Israel and Palestine to avenge the people that were lost, but what is there really to gain by inciting more deaths? I imagine it would come to a point of it just becoming this cycle that might not broken for who knows how long. I think that instead of adding fuel to the fire, something should be done to not further involve innocent citizens who often always get caught in their country's political affairs and warfare especially. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:28:00 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188434 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188434 In the aftermath of Israel's retaliation, there were many casualties especially involving the deaths of Palestinian citizens and destruction of neighborhoods. Roughly more than 8,000 people were killed, many of them being children. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:19:25 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188429 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188429 From an outside perspective, it would probably be reasonable for Israel's response of retaliating and attack on their land and people, but there's a sort of moral consideration that should be considered, since they are opting to take their resources, as well as harming the citizens in the process. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:11:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188425 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188425 In response to the attack from Hamas, Israel then began sending airstrikes against Gaza with the goal of laying siege on the territory, taking their resources. They also gathered tens of thousands of soldiers to invade Gaza, aiming to "demolish" Hamas. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:07:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187855 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187855 What would there be to gain in starting this conflict? If Israel is a country with the region's most advanced military, then why enact violence when they will surely fight back, if not harder Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:15:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187831 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187831 Hamas had attacked cities protected by Israel, infiltrating the border communities, army bases and resulted in the death of hundred of people Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:08:25 -0500