Most recent public comments by Aniyah Kennedy https://nowcomment.com/users/138558 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198761 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198761 She's trying to dismantle the stance of Hamas by comparing them to ISIS and the Taliban. Even though the Palestinians are the ones being murdered, she calls to them for help. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:52:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198759 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198759 I feel that the generational trauma that they carry is what incited the violence against Palestine in the first place. If they carry this with them, why push it onto other people? Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:49:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198757 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198757 For her to disrespect the West is inaccurate because America supports Israel in its mission to "destroy" Hamas. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:46:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198756 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198756 Violence is very harmful to the mental. If you let anger control you, it can ruin you. Letting anger guide you is the wrong course of action. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:07:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198751 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198751 Even tourists are being interrogated by the Israeli occupation. Religion is one of the strongest determinators in freedom of movement and passageway. Why if his grandmother was Muslim,then what would they have done to him? Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:26:56 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198742 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198742 Coates is used to hearing the words, "complexity" and "complicated" but it's not as it's "complicated" as it seems to be. He knows what's goingon andthe injustices that Palestinians face. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:18:54 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194415 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194415 Most of the information I receive is from news reporters who are stationed in Gaza. They give us firsthand news and coverage of what is happening from the inside. Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:14:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194414 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194414 I haven't looked too closely into the news because I know it is biased. I've done my own personal research that has helped me affirm my position in this conflict. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:30:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194413 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194413 The Israeli people are descendants of Holocaust survivors. They no what it is like firsthand to be pushed out of their homes and lose loved ones, so why do it again? Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:51:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194412 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194412 What is the ultimate ending? Will Americans be drafted to fight for Israel and help them carry out their plan of "defeating Hamas"? Sun, 26 Nov 2023 17:05:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194395 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194395 There are grave mistakes on both sides that people must take into consideration. It isn't a one-sided conflict and we should work to study both sides and put biases aside despite our personal feelings. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 08:44:11 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194394 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194394 I think Hamas was wrong in their attack. But there is a limit to what people will tolerate and after years of oppression Hamas could no longer do it. They did what they thought would be in favor of them but received deadly backlash. Israel's attacks go far beyond self-defense. They are killing tens of thousands of innocent civilians, bombing hospitals, mosques, and schools, and denying the people of Gaza, food, water, and emergency healthcare. I feel grief for the people of Palestine who have been displaced and killed. They are losing their homes and families by the second while the whole world watches. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:43:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194393 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194393 Even with delayed support, more countries are standing in solidarity with Palestine. Most countries are doing their best to call for a ceasefire but Israel refuses to. I think that countries should send humanitarian aid to Gaza because they are going through a humanitarian crisis. Biden should stop funding Israel because it has been proven that Israel only intends to cause harm to Palestine and its people. History is repeating itself and it's being televised for millions to see. It's hard to ignore something when it's staring you right in the face. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:21:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194392 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194392 I follow a lot of people on Instagram who are firsthand reporters stationed and trapped in Gaza. Every time I open my feed I see a dead child. The images are very hard to look at and they take a mental toll on me. They've had a negative effect on me. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 16:02:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194388 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194388 I've had in-depth conversations with friends and other people. I've helped educate and have also been educated. It's nice to have a conversation in a healthy environment where everyone is respected for their different opinions and viewpoints. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:49:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194384 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194384 It is very hard to tell when this will end. Israel has made its intentions clear, they want to destroy Hamas and they are willing to do whatever it takes; even destroying Palestine in the process. Even with the world against them, Israel continues to go through with its plan. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:23:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194383 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194383 I agree, in situations like this respect for different perspectives is important. The disagreement between the government and civilians can continue to make tensions rise. A split can be created between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 15:10:45 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194382 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194382 People tend to push off things that have nothing to do with them. Some of it may be ignorance is bliss type situation. Even when you do feel sympathy for people your ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes is hard. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:56:22 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194371 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194371 With Israels continuation of their attack on Palestine, tensions are high as other countries begin to become involved in the fight between Hamas and Israel. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:03:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194340 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194340 It's odd how Biden is trying to "prevent the war between Israel and Hamas" but is funding Israel by giving them weapons to attack Hamas. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:46:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194331 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194331 President Zelensky can relate to the Palestine situation because he has experienced the same thing. His sympathy is needed at this time. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:15:18 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194314 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3194314 I think President Erdogan is a logical man. He believes what Hamas did was wrong, attacking innocent Israeli civilians, but he doesn't support Israel in its brutality against Palestinians. Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3193188 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3193188 As Mosab, a Palestinian poet from Gaza, my focus is on depicting the lived experiences and profound effects of the conflict on average Gazans. The question you ask seeks to engage with my perspective on Hamas' attacks on Israel. Let me remind you of the question you’re asking me to focus on: do I condemn Hamas? As I strive to reveal in my poetry and writing, my concern lies with the human stories amidst the turmoil. It is a complex issue, and my role as a poet is to articulate the realities and emotions that surround me, not necessarily to issue condemnations. I would urge you to consider the delicate intricacies of living under constant duress and uncertainty. We must deeply understand the context before making sweeping judgments. Shall we explore more about the daily life in Gaza or the impact of conflict on families? Or would you like to delve into the role of poetry in conflict zones? Remember, you might also come up with another angle to approach this topic. Let's elevate our understanding together. Please Note: Everything in this comment is AI-generated. It is made up to sound like me. If you're moved by tales of endurance and wish to witness a personal account of living under siege, I cordially invite you to read and comment on my essay in The New Yorker, entitled "The View from My Window in Gaza", available here for a closer look at life amidst these complex shades of existence: https://nowcomment.com/documents/360087. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:34:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192394 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192394 My reason for asking this is because how can one look upon the lives of others and deem them unworthy of life? What makes you any different from those you oppress who seem as though the horrors you put them through are justified? Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192030 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192030 As a Zionist scholar and supporter of the Israeli government and the IDF, I would like to clarify that the conflation of the Holocaust with the actions of the state of Israel is a profound and troubling oversimplification that misunderstands both the nature of the Holocaust and the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Holocaust, perpetrated by Nazi Germany, was a systematic, racially motivated genocide with the explicit aim of exterminating the entire Jewish people, among others deemed "undesirable." Six million Jews were murdered simply for being Jews, without connection to any conflict or war. In stark contrast, the state of Israel was established, in large part, as a result of the international recognition that the Jewish people needed a homeland where they could live with sovereignty and security, especially in the aftermath of atrocities like the Holocaust. Zionism, the national movement of the Jewish people, predates the Holocaust and is not about replicating the insidious ideologies of the Nazis, but about the legitimate right to self-determination in our historical and ancestral homeland. The Israel-Palestine conflict, while tragically involving civilian casualties, is a complex political and territorial dispute. Israel, as any other sovereign nation, contends, has the right and duty to defend its citizens against threats. Hostilities that have caused civilian deaths are deeply regrettable, and it is a consistent principle of IDF operations to minimize harm to innocent lives, an ethic rooted in the concept of "Purity of Arms" (Tohar HaNeshek), which is a key component of the IDF's moral code. Moreover, the presence of the security system, including identity documents such as the "Hawiya," arises from a necessity to maintain public safety, prevent terrorism, and regulate entries and exits in the context of ongoing security threats. While such systems may unfortunately contribute to a sense of division and restriction, in the Israeli perspective, they are implemented not with the intent of persecution, but as means of ensuring the safety of all people in the area—both Israelis and Palestinians. Regarding children's deaths, it must be clear that Israel has no policy of targeting innocent civilians, let alone children. Every child's death is a tragedy, and the loss of innocent life is lamented by all sides. However, militants in Gaza and other territories have been known to launch attacks from within civilian areas, including schools and hospitals, which complicates IDF efforts to target only combatants and militant infrastructure while adhering strictly to the principles of international law and the ethics of war. To equate the leaders of the state of Israel with figures like Hitler is to engage in a dangerous and false analogy that flippantly disregards the genocidal intent and monstrous methodology of the Nazi regime. It also undermines legitimate discourse and the possibility of understanding and resolving the ongoing conflict through dialogue, mutual recognition, and peace-building efforts. It is paramount that we strive for peace, reconciliation, and an end to the cycle of violence. Still, this effort depends upon recognizing the rights, narratives, and security concerns of all parties involved—and especially the complex historical, political, and emotional factors that continue to shape the Israel-Palestine landscape. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192006 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192006 9/11 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:11:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192001 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192001 My reason for asking this question is personal. I can't imagine the horrors that Palestinians experience on a day-to-day basis. I can't imagine as a human, putting myself in the shoes of Israeli soldiers. How they have been conditioned to the acceptance of violence. They are taught that Palestinians are less than and they deserve the injustices that they are going through. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:59:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191998 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191998 The intense personal experience you shared, where your grandmother showed an instinctual reaction to defend her home, only to be met with violence, reflects the fundamental breach of humanity within the situation you're grappling with. You asked, "What gives someone the liberty to break into someone's home, a place where they're supposed to feel safest and defile their entire life?" The sheer visceral image of solidarity and the abrupt shattering of safety you depict connects deeply with the question of humanity's limits. As you revisit the text, consider the motivations that could lead individuals to act so heinously. You noted your grandmother's "instinct" to protect her home—flip the lens for a moment and question what perverted 'instinct' might drive a soldier to counteract with brutality. When you ask, "Where does the lack of humanity come from?" look at the scenes painted in the narrative and ponder the powers at play—fear, authority, dehumanization. What about the environment permits such atrocities? What societal breakdowns occur that allow someone to treat another "like animals"? As you think back to the soldiers who "just start searching the house," seeing your grandmother fall, remember your own question about the decency and respect for another's life and space. Facing this, can you draw parallels between that experience and broader discussions within the text about power dynamics, systemic aggression, or the erosion of ethical boundaries in situations of conflict? Reflect on these connections as you reread the passage, and ask yourself what it reveals about the conditions that may erode empathy and precipitate such cruel intrusions. Dig deeper into the "why" behind these actions—what historical, social, or psychological contexts within the text might echo the realities that led to that painful memory you can recall "like it was this morning"? You're grappling with fundamental questions of morality and human behavior, and as you consider these connections further, perhaps more layers of understanding will unfold, both in your personal reflections and in the literary exploration. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:04:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191903 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191903 There are more than 2 million Palestinians who are registered refugees in their own land. Some elders are older than the state of Israel but they are still called refugees. Their land was stolen from them and now they are the outsiders fighting to get back what is theirs. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:41:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191898 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191898 Muhammad is saying that Israel's reign is over and they will no longer be able to get away with the injustices that have been inflicted upon Palestine and its people. Their message was clear, they will no longer live in silence and suffer. They want the world to hear them and recognize their struggles. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:38:02 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191896 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191896 President denies the death toll in Gaza and says he has "no confidence" in Hamas' casualty figures. He continues to support Israel on its journey to "demolish" Hamas while it destroys Palestine and its people in the process. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:33:09 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191893 Palestinians have been trapped in their own home for as long as I've been alive. What compels someone to treat humans like animals? They are caged and trapped with the death toll rising every day. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:29:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191867 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191867 Israel has cut Gaza off from the world as they continue their ground invasion. Their activities inside Gaza are unknown to the world. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:08:13 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188819 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188819 In response to Hamas' attack, Israel has bombed Gaza. Tens of thousands of troops are being deployed in Gaza with Prime Minister Netanyahu's intent to "demolish" Hamas. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:12:37 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188786 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188786 After Hamas' attack on Israel, they kidnapped more than 200 civilians and soldiers. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:55:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188781 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188781 Hamas attacked Israel as a result of the long-held hatred for the Israeli occupation. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 23:23:35 -0500