Demonstrations In New York Make Several Things Clear

[sarisataka]

149. I was unclear and you reversed my cause-effect relationship

The effect is the assault on Gaza. The cause was the Hamas attack on October 7.

Now I am very well aware of the history so I know there are events prior to that day. I hope we can agree that if October 7 had not happened the relationship between Israel and Gaza would not be all kumbaya today but there are thousands of Palestinians who would still be alive.

All indications, including Hamas statements, are that they were unaware of the festival until they encountered it. It was not an objective, merely a target of opportunity. How they treated that target speaks more clearly about how Hamas views Jews than any words I can say.

Perhaps the organizers could have chosen a better place. But what happened is inexcusable. To my mind ANY attempt to imply anything otherwise is victim blaming and on some level condoning Hamas actions.