More than two years after Israel’s devastating war in Gaza began, the West Bank has become an increasingly volatile front in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict...

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/43300918

While international recognition of a Palestinian state has gathered momentum, the situation on the ground is moving in the opposite direction. Israel’s government has advanced new annexation legislation, settlement growth is accelerating, and daily life for Palestinians is becoming more restricted and precarious.

In a new series, reporter Matthew Cassel travels through the West Bank to document what daily life looks like under deepening occupation. Starting in Hebron and moving north to Ramallah, villages outside the city, and finally Nablus, he meets people across generations to ask; what does the idea of a ‘Palestinian state’ mean today?

  • Nooodel@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    Without having seen the video I guess bc this is the Europe community and while the genocide in Palestine ofc is a topic that should concern anyone, it might not fit the topic of the community in people’s eyes. I didn’t downvote BTW, but you asked for reasons why people would and I think that’s probably it.

    Also cudos to the mod for being visible on the thread and establishing clear boundaries to ensure a civilized discussion. I much appreciate that.

  • Emopunker@feddit.orgEnglish
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    1 day ago

    I will warn ahead of time. If people cannot argue without prejudice (antisemitism, islamophobia etc.) I will lock the thread.

    • Labor Class@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      32·
      23 hours ago

      I dont have any problem with jews, it is propaganda by zionists who justify their action by cover associating zionism with all jews

      • Emopunker@feddit.orgEnglish
        31·
        23 hours ago

        I am just warning people beforehand to keep civil when discussing the topic.

        And antizionism is not necessarily antisemitic. It depends on the arguments made. If people can’t be antizionist without being antisemitic, they will face consequences.

        Most importantly for this c/Europe there is the special rule not to deny Israeli statehood. It is the rule the mod of this community made and not me, but since the mod is often busy, I tend to keep an eye on this community since it is probably also the one with the most reports.

        • Labor Class@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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          18 hours ago

          If people can’t be antizionist without being antisemitic, they will face consequences.

          thank you for your warning!