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Sam Hilt's avatar

The story of the "romance" between Mahmoud and Batya is deeply disturbing on so many levels. It goes directly to the heart of the matter and drives a stake right through it. The most generous, noble and idealistic Israelis were determined to prove to their skeptical friends and neighbors that peace is possible between Israelis and Palestinians, and that love can build bridges that will overcome hostility and distrust. This dream was murdered on October 7th along with all those who had dedicated years of their lives to proving it was more than a dream. What a bitter and cruel ending to a passionate effort to establish peace and brotherhood...

May the Lord avenge their blood.

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Jenny Sadaka-Eitnier's avatar

This makes me feel so hopeless, but I’ll get over it because we’re not going anywhere. All around is propaganda bs, gaslighting, and rewriting reality. And everyone who should know this, from the UN to the U.S., knows this, as do we. The fact is that it’s all true and f’n dirty from top to bottom and it’s plain as day if people just stfu and open their eyes. Truth hurts and it turns their victimization narrative on its head, and forces people to grapple with some serious cognitive dissonance. We’re strong today, Jews can defend themselves and everyone’s just gonna have to deal with it or I don’t really care what. But Israel ain’t finished. This war’s not over. We’re cleaning house. Great article Joshua. We all know you’re reporting it as it is. Keep writing.

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