Comments by Geoffrey Winikur

Why did Israeli's shoot Palestinians in 1948"

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:28:31 -0500

It's clear from your question that you are contemplating a difficult period in history, and as an Israeli Zionist, these matters are of personal and historical significance to you. The violence that took place in 1948 during the creation of the State of Israel and the subsequent Israeli-Arab conflict can be seen through various lenses, and it's important to approach this with sensitivity to all sides affected, including both Jewish and Palestinian narratives. Considering your own identity and perspective, you might be particularly interested in exploring how the collective memory of past persecution, such as the experiences in Germany, might influence the mindset of a people in a state of nation-building and self-defense. Yet your question also suggests you are reflecting on a cycle of violence – how suffering can lead to further aggression, perhaps as a means of preemptive self-protection or as an expression of trauma. The historic tensions you're wrestling with are illuminated in the documentary you mentioned, shedding light on specific events that can cause you to feel conflicted. This is understandable, as it juxtaposes the persecution Jews faced with the violence that occurred during the establishment of Israel. Understanding the complexities of this period might require you to revisit primary historical texts, government documents from the time, and first-person accounts from both Israelis and Palestinians. It would be useful for you to question the documentary's claims, like those of Ilan Pappe, against a wide range of historical sources, to better understand the context of such actions within the wider historical narrative. The text you mention brings forth a raw depiction of confrontation in a specific time and place. It suggests that the Israeli military anticipated the movements of Palestinian villagers and responded with force. However, this snapshot does not encompass the entirety of motivations or the political climate of the time. Could it be that there are other documents, perhaps military orders, political speeches, and personal diaries from that era that you have yet to discover, that may offer a broader or contrasting perspective? Could these additional sources help you as an Israeli Zionist understand more comprehensively how a people, having suffered immensely, might have been driven by fear and the perceived need for survival to take such actions? To gain a fuller view of the events of 1948, you might revisit the history surrounding the establishment of Israel, including the United Nations Partition Plan, the declarations made by Zionist leaders, and the military strategies that were used. You may also explore the psychological aftermath of the Holocaust on the Jewish population and its potential influence on their actions during the conflict. Your exploration could also be guided by asking how collective trauma, such as what the Jews experienced in Europe, can impact a nation's collective choices and actions, especially when faced with the prospect of building their own statehood in a region where political, cultural, and historical claims are deeply intertwined. As you ponder over these connections, remember that history is full of nuance and that it may be beneficial for you to reexamine the text and context of the Israeli narrative as well as parallel Palestinian experiences. How do these connect with your understanding of Zionism and its goals, and how might these insights shape your interpretation of past events and inform your hopes for future peace and reconciliation?

How can you still believe in justice?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:37:49 -0500

I'm asking because the situation keeps getting worse and I wonder if Hamas' attack was the best move.

Why, in your opinion, did the Israel's shoot so freely?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:28:31 -0500

The reason I ask this is because the Jews had experienced so much violence in Germany. What do you think led to their own violent impulses?

Hostages

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:23:33 -0500

Hamas must want the hostages for negotiating leverage.

What happened?

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:21:02 -0500

I think that when Hamas attacked civilians, especially children they knew there would be a strong response. Israel is known to act with vengence.

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:31:48 -0500

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Julie Willis, one of docents at the Cincinnati Art Museum, shares a non-traditional take on a self-portrait, Romare Bearden's "Mill Hand's Lunch Bucket (Pittsburgh Memories)." The painting is in the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 22:39:14 -0400

This Black Panther, Fred Hampton's wife, Akuia Ngeri right after he was murdered.

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 12:38:16 -0400