Most recent public comments by Ramlah Hagos https://nowcomment.com/users/138593 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203026 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203026 He relates his situation with the Israeli guard to segregation and racism in the US. Both are very similar, yet many people are ignorant of that. Same as the similarities to the holocaust and everything that's happening in Palestine. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:56:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203025 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203025 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:52:38 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203023 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3203023 I understand how this situation could be seen as complex, but as complicated or hard to understand, I can't. Because we've learned what's right from wrong ever since we were children. I believe anyone with the right morals, can see who's clearly wrong in this entire "conflict". Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:47:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3203021 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3203021 She implyies that the Palestinians are lurking on their border, yet Israel has them in an open prison and surrounds Palestine's borders. The way she says things during her speech is in a manipulative way. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:42:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3202410 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3202410 I believe her saying Islamic Nazism could be her grouping a religion with people who claim to be in it, causing her to receive backlash. She more than likely knew and meant what she said. Nazism would be to say that they’re antisemitic, when that’s not the case. They are Anti-Zionism and want to put a stop to Palestinians being pushed out of their own country. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:03:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3199356 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3199356 From this video, you can tell the music and the use of her words are being used in a very strategic manner to make Israel seem like the victim. Some things she has said is even an exaggeration, or simply just never proven right, and the music persuades it to seem actually true. Sat, 02 Dec 2023 03:42:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192734 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192734 As you read the text with the vivid recollections of your childhood in Gaza, you might notice parallels between your experiences and the narrative before you. Your description, "Remembering how one moment you could be doing something as simple as eating a mango, and the next your home getting broken into," conveys an abrupt shift from normalcy to chaos, a theme that might resonate deeply within the text you are examining. Reflect on how the story captures the sudden intrusion of violence and the rapid spread of urgent news you compare to "Facebook," a metaphor for the communal communication network that existed amidst the unrest. As you reengage with the story, question whether there are characters who mirror your own resilience or moments that encapsulate the anxiety of impending raids you speak of, where men over 18 were taken. Is there a character that represents the collective experience of your "own Facebook" — a personification of the whispers and shouts that wove through the streets of your town? The question you're probing, "how children like them can recover from going through that," might also be addressed in the text. Look again: Does the story explore themes of recovery, resilience, and the strength of community within adversity? Perhaps the text could offer insights or even strategies that parallel your own methods of coping and adapting. Moreover, reread to see if the narrative provides a sense of solidarity or speaks to the collective experience that you have described. Does it validate the feelings of those who have had their normal life disrupted so suddenly? As you connect these threads from your own life to the text, remember that the stories we read often hold a mirror up to our own experiences, offering solace, understanding, or even a path forward. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 21:48:31 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192648 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192648 In trying to make a connection to the text and the process you're facing trying to get into Gaza, I see patterns that mirror the complexities of navigating an environment charged with tension and rules that feel oppressive. The text in question, like your journey, may be rife with themes of struggles, crossings, and the bureaucratic and physical barriers that ultimately shape the narrative of life in contested spaces. As you have described the journey to the Erez Crossing, which stands as a glaring symbol of division and control, consider how this may mirror the text you are examining. The "military post" serves not just as a geographical checkpoint but as a potent metaphor for the obstacles you face in your quest for mobility and freedom. It reflects a reality where the act of moving from one place to another is laden with both the weight of history and the immediacy of present-day security measures. The text might explore similar themes—perhaps it discusses the physical and psychological barriers that define and confine individuals or groups of people. As you read it, ask yourself: Are there characters or situations within the text that resonate with the complex emotions you feel during your own border crossing? Does the narrative provide insight into the feelings of anticipation, frustration, or determination that you experience? You mentioned that Israelis went through much trouble to keep Palestinians out. When you reflect on these words and reread the text, do they evoke parallels with the content? Perhaps the text explicitly deals with exclusion or the effort exerted by one group to maintain control over another. It's worth revisiting those passages to deepen your understanding of these dynamics and to draw more nuanced comparisons to your circumstances. You should also consider how elements of hope, resilience, and solidarity may be present in the text. Just as you rely on someone with Israeli citizenship or security coordination, the characters or narratives in the text might also reveal reliance on alliances and support networks. As you reread, look for these motifs and think about how they speak to your own reliance on allies during your journey into Gaza. Remember to keep referring back to the question you've posed, which is to find connections between your life and the text. Continually ask yourself how the material resonates with your personal experiences. Are there lessons in the text that offer you a different perspective or a sense of camaraderie with those who have faced similar borders, both tangible and metaphorical? Think about how the text's author may also be describing a struggle for identity in the face of adversity, and where you might find parallels in your own life story. Each rereading might uncover new layers and links to your experiences. The crossing into Gaza is laden with powerful stories and emotions, and just as the checkpoint is a nexus of narratives, so too can be the text you engage with. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:42:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192565 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192565 Reflecting on your experience of trying to enter Gaza since the blockade began certainly casts a pertinent light on how you might relate to the text in question. Given that the blockade turned Gaza into a restricted area for many, including Palestinians, the text you are exploring could resonate deeply with that feeling of entrapment and isolation, or the struggle against barriers both physical and bureaucratic. As you approach the text, consider moments or characters that grapple with limitations or confront impassable boundaries. You might find yourself drawing parallels between your attempts to return to a place ingrained in your identity and the experiences depicted within the narrative. Does the text speak to resilience in the face of adversity, or does it highlight the fracturing effects of separation? You mentioned the blockade starting and rendering your mission to re-enter Gaza almost impossible. Reflect on that sentiment as you re-read the text. Identify if there's a depiction of an "almost impossible mission" within it. What emotions are evoked by characters facing their own blockades, whether metaphorical or literal, and do these align with what you've felt during your own endeavors? Re-examine the text with this emotional landscape in mind. Are there expressions of hope, resistance, or maybe even despair that echo your reality? As you ponder these connections, remember to go back to the question at hand: how does my personal experience give me insight into the text? How does the text reflect back on what it means to be barred from one's home? Encourage yourself to dive back into the text, but this time with the lens of your own attempts to navigate the complexities of re-entering Gaza. The layers of meaning you'll uncover may provide a richer, more profound understanding not just of the text, but also of the emotional resonance of it in relation to your life. Are there more connections to be found now that you're viewing the text through this particularly personal and poignant perspective? Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:43:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191344 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191344 I could understand your reasoning for this. I think it's always good to fact-check things and always do your research on the things we hear nowadays on the media. Especially because it may not be always in English, you could be given misinformation because you didn't decide to double-check the translations. In this situation, there have been times when the news given out by Israel was proved to be false which could also be where trust in news could fall for many. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:44:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191333 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191333 Agreed. I find it so devastating seeing people in Gaza having to post their child's dead body to show the suffering they've endured, just for the world to see and turn their back on them. I've even heard some people in interviews or online say that these children practically deserve what's happening to them because they were "raised to hate us [Israelis]". I don't understand how anyone on either side could say that children who've barely even developed an understanding of the cruel world they're in, deserve any type of harm. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 22:37:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191310 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191310 Unfortunately, I don't think this war will end anytime soon. Both sides want their own land yet it won't seem to end well. Not only that, but this has been going on for years before Oct. 7th. It has just now been getting a lot of media attention and backlash. Lots of people talk about a compromise, yet will not want to leave nor give up any land. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:59:22 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191258 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3191258 Yes, I agree. In Israel's eyes, it seems anyone and country who shows alliance or support for Palestine is "against" Israel and "supports" Hamas as well. When this is not the case. If you support Palestine, it doesn't automatically mean you support Hamas, are antisemitic, or hate Israelis. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:50:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190098 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190098 Moreover, because opposing countries are in support of opposite countries, it may cause even greater conflict. Such as the US and Iran. They are known to have conflicts over the many years and they sought to prevent the war into spilling into a conflict between its proxies as well. And has rushed aircraft carriers and dozens of extra warplanes to the region just to show that they are ready just in case. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:21:21 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190093 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190093 I believe it is quite possible because of how many important countries are backing Hamas and Israel. Israel definitely has bigger countries and more support yet I think Palestine also gets support from Middle Eastern countries because Hamas is said to be backed by some. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:15:50 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190090 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190090 The US in particular has aided Israel with military weapons and funding the army as a way to show solidarity. Other countries stand with Palestine and it's hope for freedom. I wonder why the US has chosen to stand with Israel and go as far as to initiate a transfer of billions of dollars. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 21:07:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190087 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190087 Many leaders will say that Israel has the right to "defend themselves" as if the ones they are defending themselves against aren't innocent Palestinian civilians who took no part in anything. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:49:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190060 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190060 Many want their land back which is justifiable. Though, the way Hamas went about it was wrong of course because many innocent lives were taken and/or held hostage. As Palestinians agreed, the anger that has driven violence in Gaza for decades is rooted in displacement. There is a difference between Hamas and Palestinians. Hamas initiated the attack, not the Palestinian civilians, and yet they are receiving the punishment for it. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:06:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3189020 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3189020 I could understand why they are upset at Biden and America's support for Israel. The U.S has been funding billions and millions of dollars to Israel, most of which go to aid Israel's army, which in return gives Israel the advantage in advanced military and weapons. While for Palestine, the U.S has delivered a 20-truck convoy carrying much needed humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza, 20 is not NEARLY enough to aid about 2.1 million of Gaza's population. Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:56:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188632 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188632 Because Israel's military is so advanced in its weaponry and troops, why haven't they sent them in to personally find Hamas or at least take some time to think about how to lure them out? It doesn't make sense to harm innocent civilians who've played absolutely no role in the situation whatsoever. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:13:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188631 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188631 Israel has bombed many civilian areas on the claim that "Hamas hides in civilian areas for protection". Because of all the casualties, Palestinian civilians need humanitarian aid, yet there is a crisis. There's not enough and although some trucks have finally been allowed in, that's not enough. There needs to be much more, hundreds maybe even thousands to help aid the many wounded, and the ones who'll be hurt even more in the future, unfortunately. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:07:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188630 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188630 Seeing how fast they can cut off cell and internet service is crazy. That's how much control they have over Gaza. After cutting them off completely, they bombarded them and bombed them. Israeli troops have expanded ground operations and it is unclear what they will do next. It's very scary how strategic everything they're doing is and to have to wait to see what their next plan is. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:59:08 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188629 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188629 Israel has an advantage in weaponry and military. Amid the aftermath, they sent airstrikes and deprived them of basic needs such as food, water, and fuel. They have sent thousands of troops to invade Gaza and "demolish" it to the ground, including the people. Netanyahu has called Palestinians animals, dehumanizing them almost as if most aren't children and haven't even lived past a decade. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:54:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188628 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188628 In this situation, I find it devastating that people have died and been taken on both sides. Losing lives will always be a tragedy. After Hamas’ attack, Israel is seen to be bombing places where Hamas was said to be, yet all they’re doing is hurting innocent civilians as well, day after day with no way to defend themselves. I believe that is inhumane. Israel has been known in the past to bomb, beat, and kill innocents but they don’t label themselves terrorists, yet they do for Hamas. Israel has more power in this situation, meaning they have the upper hand and are much more equipped and prepared, while Palestine may have political parties they are run by, they have no military. Because of this, since Israel wants to wipe out Gaza whole, all the innocent lives and people would be lost because they can’t defend themselves. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:26:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188626 Hamas organized a surprise attack on Israel and its defense system wasn't able to defend itself. On this day, a devastating 1,400+ people were killed. Knowing Israel's advanced military, their retaliation would be absolutely brutal to the Palestinians. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 02:52:16 -0500