This is when I know things are getting really bad for Israel.....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Please 85% of the people in Israel support the war. Most of the people there want an occupation of Gaza. That will mean many more months of this. Their is no shame in Israel.

You stereotype because it's easier to do so. Lazy.

Israelis support Netanyahu and Gaza war, despite rising deaths on both sides

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/israelis-support-netanyahu-and-gaza-war-despite-rising-deaths-on-both-sides/2014/07/29/0d562c44-1748-11e4-9349-84d4a85be981_story.html

A poll this week for Israel’s Channel 10 news, conducted by the Sarid Institute, found that 87 percent of Jewish Israelis support continuing the Gaza operation. A survey by the Israel Democracy Institute found that 95 percent of Israeli Jews think the operation in Gaza is just, and 4 of 5 oppose a unilateral withdrawal. Just 4 percent said the Israeli military has used excessive force.

And in another survey this week, by the University of Haifa, 85 percent of Jewish Israelis said they are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with Netanyahu’s leadership.

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Muslima wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That makes me sad about the woman who said it was a sad day to be a Jew. I don't really understand it unless she feels her identity is inextricably linked with Israel. I don't. There's not much she can do but protest. It's not a reflection on her. It's the state of Israel, period.

I wish people viewed crimes committed by Muslims this way.....

Well, Jews feel guilty. It's what we do.

Apparently, not the ones in Israel.

That's not fair. There are many Israeli Jews protesting the government's latest actions.

are there? How do you know this? That would restore my faith in Israel but I have not read or heard a shred of this anywhere....where did you hear of this?

The post or times reported a protest in tel aviv that had 3000 attendees.

Granted that was in the context of an article about broad support in Israel for the war.

[Anonymous]

Over 90 percent of Jewish Israelis believe Operation Protective Edge is justified, with less than 4% saying they think Israeli has used excessive firepower against targets in the Gaza Stip, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI).

The monthly Peace Index poll, which was conducted by IDI and Tel Aviv University among 647 Jewish Israelis, focused on Israeli public opinion on Operation Protective Edge and the conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip.


Three successive surveys carried out on July 14, July 16-17, and July 23 among Jewish Israelis revealed near-unanimity in that sector of Israeli society on Israel’s Operation Protective Edge, with an overwhelming majority of participants indicating they believed the offensive was justified. Over the course of three surveys, an average of 95 percent of respondents — 96% in the first poll, 92% in the second and 97% in the third — said they thought the operation was warranted.

Meanwhile, only 3 to 4% of participants said they thought the Israeli military has used excessive firepower throughout the operation in Gaza — 3.1% in the first poll, 3.8% in the second and 3.7% in the third.



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[Anonymous]

At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

How old are these children? I think that it is clear where I stand (let me know if you are confused and I'll be more forthright), but I think it is terrible to turn this into an issue between children. Children above all should be taught tolerance and respect for differing views.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

How old are these children? I think that it is clear where I stand (let me know if you are confused and I'll be more forthright), but I think it is terrible to turn this into an issue between children. Children above all should be taught tolerance and respect for differing views.

I think PP was talking about the adults, not the children who were talking. Did I misunderstand your comment?

[jsteele]

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jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

How old are these children? I think that it is clear where I stand (let me know if you are confused and I'll be more forthright), but I think it is terrible to turn this into an issue between children. Children above all should be taught tolerance and respect for differing views.

I think PP was talking about the adults, not the children who were talking. Did I misunderstand your comment?

Maybe I misunderstood. I thought the children were somehow involved. I'm not used to being at a children's camp long enough to have a substantive conversation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

I am very PRO peace but that woman was hurting. She would've gotten a hug from me, and I dare anybody try and screw with me. Anybody. And if she had been Palestinean and was feeling the same, she would have gotten a hug also.

[Anonymous]

Hi it's me the person about the camp no kids were involved, it was a large group of parents (I think possibly some camp faculty as well talking). Most were condemning Israel and without (obviously) realizing this woman was Israeli and of course never meaning to insult her she was hurt and obviously embarrassed. It was a very sensitive subject....the kids had no idea what was going on.

I don't know the woman I am sure she is lovely, it is sad that what Israel is doing is driving people to do this. It is creating a tremendous about of discord and hate. God knows our world does not need more of that!

[Anonymous]

I don't feel that way. I never really paid too much attention other than the regular "trendy" response to support the Palestinians but secretly thinking "WTF?" about their behavior and statements. Now that I am paying more attention -- and reading the Political forum on DCUM -- I think they are in the wrong and I'm not afraid to articulate that. I totally support Israel. I even enjoy the passing daydream of moving there and living as a non-Jew (I'm Christian).

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think in responding to original poster, there is going to be more scenes like, people are rightfully outraged. I am too. I am outraged at what Israel is doing and the massacre they are being allowed to commit. It is a Holocaust all over again.

Where are their sanctions?

It is a terrible, terrible, thing, but it is not the Holocaust. It is lazy and wrong to describe it as such.

Regarding protests in Israel against the war, there have been several. It takes a lot of bravery to protest against the war in Israel's current environment and the courage of the protesters should not go unappreciated.

Bravery...courage....unappreciated. Very emotional.

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:

Anonymous wrote:At my D's camp today apparently a mother left in tears at pickup when a bunch of people were condemning Israel..(she is Israeli I think).....so we got a huge email from the camp director asking everyone to be sensitive but the crowd at this camp is NOT that way. They are NOT at all the kind to be pro Israeli and not afraid to be vocal about it.

People are disgusted and rightfully so. It is shameful.

How old are these children? I think that it is clear where I stand (let me know if you are confused and I'll be more forthright), but I think it is terrible to turn this into an issue between children. Children above all should be taught tolerance and respect for differing views.

Agreed Jeff, but the PP said it was the mother who left in tears, right, not the kid ? The kid may have not been in ear shot.

I'm not sure I identify with an American crying because someone is being critical of Israel and I know lots of Israeli's and can pretty much guarantee they would not cry. Make a wise crack, maybe. Ball everyone out maybe. Cry, no.

As an American who has lived in the Middle East, I'm used to having my country severely condemned . I've had amputated limbs extended for me to " face up to". Grown men have told their stories to me through an anger that almost had them in tears. All the while they were poring me more tea, of course and being very respectful as is their tradition but I don't think I ever wanted to cry. I was embarrassed. I was indignat for them . I apologized, but I didn't cry.

Sorry, I dont buy it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi it's me the person about the camp no kids were involved, it was a large group of parents (I think possibly some camp faculty as well talking). Most were condemning Israel and without (obviously) realizing this woman was Israeli and of course never meaning to insult her she was hurt and obviously embarrassed. It was a very sensitive subject....the kids had no idea what was going on.

I don't know the woman I am sure she is lovely, it is sad that what Israel is doing is driving people to do this. It is creating a tremendous about of discord and hate. God knows our world does not need more of that!

Well if adults at the camp were being critical maybe it is because they are being affected by the bombing. Maybe they have family who were bombed in Lebanon in the 80's , 90's or 2000's ( pick a decade) or in Palestine. Maybe they were born in Palestine and came here as a refugee decades ago. Americans have a hard time seeing Arabs as just like them and when they meet one at a social event or OMG, at a private school in NW DC its like its so obvious they have never really faced the complex issues with an open mind or seen Arabs as people.

I'm sorry , thousands are being killed, the least a safe person this side of the Atlantic could do is stand there and open their mind.

[takoma]

I think Israeli policy is wrong-headed and cruel. But I also think they feel it is necessary to protect themselves.

I think Hamas's rockets are terrible. But I also understand the anger behind them.

It's a terrible situation and I don't mean to excuse anyone for their part of the violence. But I think they are driven by an awful situation rather than by evil intent.

Most of all, I think we on DCUM should be agreeing that the killing is awful and perhaps discussing whether there is a plausible way out, rather than bringing the war over here by attacking each other.

One more thing: I wish I might never again see phrases like "the Jews", "the Arabs", or "the Muslims".

[Anonymous]

I also think the woman who was crying may have had other reasons...who knows its likely if she is Israeli she has family there and is scared for their life, maybe is horrified by what they are doing over there, tired of hearing Israel bashed for their behavior (rightfully so), we can only speculate, as no one was there..we can only guess.


Bottom line this tense situation has all kinds of ripple effects which I think we are just now beginning to see.

To the pp what is wrong with The Jews or The Arabs, is that not what they are? You lost me on that one bud.