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Whatever the opinion of Israel’s response, that doesn’t address the point of how there can be a long lasting peace if Hamas keep breaking it and signal that they intend to do so.
None of our opinions are going to address that. I think millions of people worldwide are more interested in the opinions of respected aid organisations, WHO and the UN regarding alleviating a man made humanitarian crisis that worsens by the day. I appreciate your main focus is on a long lasting peace solution Siderite but I believe others are more focused on the immediate issue affecting civilians in Gaza. That’s not to imply you aren’t interested in the humanitarian crisis as you clearly are
I agree that none of us have much power. I would say the opposite is true for those calling for a ceasefire too. It holds no sway and won’t do as both sides have no will. The protesters going for this purpose (I am not speaking of the organisers and their sympathisers, but those with a good conscience) are unlikely to achieve anything, but they don’t seem to realise it. However, it’s creating a climate of hostility, as seen as the placards, attacks on Jews and ripping of kidnapped Israeli signs. All of such creates fear for Jews to even set foot in our cities and live openly. That is something we can control and is not on.
The converse is true for anti-Muslim behaviour, which is being emboldened by the Tommy Robinsons and Douglas Murrays. The article I shared mentions some of this, and we can do our bit to bear that in mind if protesting or making arguments in the media.
I understand some want to protest, because civilian casualties are never good, but my point is what is that a ceasefire is just going to cause this to happen again in all likelihood. Israel will not accept the idea they should just accept civilian casualties of theirs as some way to placate Hamas. No country would, nor would that be tenable or moral in my opinion. This could all end if Hamas surrenders, perhaps with encouragement, and hostages are released.