Most recent public comments by Rashad Buchanan https://nowcomment.com/users/138674 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198928 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198928 As he pointed out, Black and Jewish advocates have supported each other in times like this, due to both groups understanding what it is like to be the targeted group when it comes to hate. They understand that it's bad and should be stopped through their own actions. As he also states, there should be more African-American support for Palestine as no group who has historically lived under a segregationist society should support the victims of a similar society being bombed. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:25:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198925 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198925 I think Ta-Nehisi pointed out something in this paragraph that a lot of people do not seem to understand, a lot of people who have experienced a history of oppression are going to side with a recent group that is currently oppressed. That's part of the reason why MLK was against the Vietnam War or why some Jewish people support Palestine both before and during this conflict. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:19:19 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198923 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360765?scroll_to=3198923 I think there are a lot of similarities between the civil rights moment and South Africa when it was an apartheid state. All three had people with a minimal difference from their oppressor treat them like animals and would retaliate with violence and dehumanize them further if the oppressed fought back. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 22:10:26 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198409 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198409 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:19:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198403 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198403 I do not see how the attack from Hamas makes the call to freedom a call for genocide against Jewish people, but the bombing of the Gaza Strip for years does not make Israel's one-state solution a call for genocide against Muslims. It seems like hypocrisy with one side being genocidal and the other simply "retaliating". Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:16:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198313 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360697?scroll_to=3198313 While Israeli citizens and soldiers were killed, the death count being compared to the Holocaust is disingenuous. Especially considering the amount of Palestinians dead due to the conflict being greater in number and followed up to them being trapped and oppressed in the Gaza Strip for likely most of their lives. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:28:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192291 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192291 The treatment of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is incredibly inhumane and seems so bad it almost seems fictional. Considering the reason Israel was established, being in response to the Holocaust, you would assume the government would be less likely to horrifically treat people in an almost similar fashion. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:06:30 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192288 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3192288 I'm asking this because usually, when people usually have their home raided, they are usually the sole place suspected to harbor anyone. In contrast to this, everyone was targeted, and the soldiers purposely broke everything in the house after the inspection. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:02:27 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191964 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360477?scroll_to=3191964 I'm asking this because it seems like a large amount of the animosity is unjustified, as Palestinians have rarely showed this sort of oppression or been considered that large of a threat to Israel in a long time. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:27:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190421 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190421 I think the wording Israel's government gave is proof they don't truly care for the safety of Palestinians. They consistently try to blame Palestinians for their own predicament, such as the relentless bombings on the taken hostages when many more people in Gaza are killed or displaced. Another example is trying to depict the IDF as merciful by saying the south is safe despite being bombed, or by sending boxes saying "medical supplies" in English, which is something for the Western media than the citizens of Gaza, since Gaza is a majority Arabic-speaking territory. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:17:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190414 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190414 Realistically, the Palestinians will not be safe in the southern region of the Gaza Strip. It has already been confirmed that the IDF has been bombing parts of the south as they were telling Palestinians to go there. If the majority of the surviving citizens of Gaza manage to reach that region, chances are the south will still be bombed, or they will be left with little support and damaged infrastructure. Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:24:20 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190402 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190402 I think a reason as to why nations and people are still supporting Israel stems from the fact that several countries justify bombings this way, including the United States. Israel's killings and destruction of infrastructure is similar to the Kunduz hospital strike, where the one medical facility in the area was destroyed under the assumption that it was holding terrorists inside. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:08:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190385 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190385 Considering the disproportionate retribution of the IDF, it is no surprise that several countries are already calling for a ceasefire. Israel justified their attacks and restrictions done on Gaza as a way to stop Hamas, yet the 4000 children killed towards what is already a significantly weaker enemy would cause global outrage under different circumstances. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:03:43 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190353 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3190353 I wonder if it is possible Israel intentionally lessened their defenses to justify retaliation. As you said, Israel typically has a large amount of recon and their Iron Dome is well funded. Considering how they have been reported to do a lot for a good reputation among the Western world, it does not seem like a big stretch to assume they would do this. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:53:54 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188808 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188808 I think it is still vague if the contrasting support between the US, Lebanon, Syria, and other countries will lead to World War 3 as others are saying. I think there is a huge difference in power between Israel and Palestine's allies that would stop anything outside of a proxy war. In addition, the Russo-Ukrainian War that has been going on for a decade before the invasion has not caused a larger war to break out, so I fail to see how this will. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:08:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188801 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188801 I believe the conflict will extend beyond simply Israel and Palestine, especially if several major countries end up directly involved. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:11:24 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188797 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188797 Countries or global organizations have shown different opinions from the United States or the European Union, but have not shown explicit support for Hamas and instead opt for a ceasefire. Israel has taken offense to stances like these as it seems they want as much leeway as possible when it comes to a conflict with Palestine. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:01:34 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188791 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188791 Some Western countries such as the United States and Britain, have openly shown support for Israel in the conflict with the former going as far as to send weapons. This is not surprising considering the US' past with other Middle Eastern countries. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:58:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188785 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188785 Some Palestinians not directly connected to Hamas do not think the attack was worth the consequences they currently face, but understand that it stems from decades of oppression, especially by being forced into the Gaza Strip with little to no alternatives. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:53:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188778 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3188778 Officially, the militant wing of Hamas believes the war came after the IDF destroyed and oppressed the people of Gaza with little consequence. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:51:36 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187696 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187696 With several parts of Gaza being bombed, both in the north and south, and large amounts of children being killed in the conflict,several countries and organizations have called for a ceasefire and for aid to be given to the Palestinians. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:25:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187692 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187692 The Israeli government has responded to the Hamas with tactics similar to those in Dresden during WW2, they decided to destroy several parts of Gaza's infrastructure. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:23:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187685 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187685 Israel also took advantage of its control over the Gaza Strip by restricting access to food, water, and the Internet. This can be interpreted as inhumane as they also prevent Palestinians from receiving information for their own safety. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:18:53 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187666 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187666 Israel decided to respond to Hamas' attack through military effort, sending both missiles and troops to fight Hamas. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:16:10 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187659 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187659 The actions of Hamas made the strife between Israel and the Gaza Strip into a war recognized by several countries, despite the two territories firing missiles at each other for some time before. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:12:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187651 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360800?scroll_to=3187651 In retaliation to all of the oppression from Israel, Hamas fired several rockets at Israel before sending people to take Israeli citizens hostage. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:07:04 -0500