Seen many times against Hamas and Hezbollah over the years, disproportionate retaliation was notably formalized as the Dahiya doctrine. What is the rationale behind it?
Human Animals
On October 9, 2023, Yoav Gallant declared a genocidal intent on behalf of the Israeli government. Nothing really exceptional. The rhetoric behind it has long served Israel’s territorial interests.
Rise of the Juggernaut
“GDP growth is, ultimately, an indicator of the welfare of capitalism. That we have all come to see it as a proxy for the welfare of humans represents an extraordinary ideological coup.” (Jason Hickel)
The Hundred Year War Against Palestine
The Israelo-Palestinian conflict is not “complicated”; it is the story of a colonial enterprise that the Western world either supports or deliberately ignores, undermining the foundations of democracy.
It’s Unity, Stupid!
“. . . creating a sense of community, building the elements of a group identity, having a cohesive organization, leaving none of your men or women behind, and sticking to your values.” (Srdja Popovic)