For the second time in 10 days, White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby makes the position of the White House and the United States government clear: Israel is not engaged in genocide, but Hamas has engaged in genocide.
“This word genocide is getting thrown around in a pretty inappropriate way by lots of different folks. What Hamas wants, make no mistake about it, is genocide. they want to wipe Israel off the map, they’ve said so, publicly, on more than one occasion, in fact just recently. And they’ve said that they’re not going to stop. What happened on the 7th of October is going to happen again, and again, and again. And what happened on the 7th of October? Murder, slaughter, of innocent people in their homes, or at a music festival. That’s genocidal intentions. Yes, there are too many civilian casualties in Gaza, yes the numbers are too high, yes too many families are grieving, and yes we continue to urge the Israelis to be as careful and cautious as possible. That’s not gonna stop. From the president and right on down. But Israel is not trying to wipe the Palestinian people off the map, Israel is not trying wipe Gaza off the map. Israel is trying to defend itself against a genocidal terrorist threat. So if we’re going to start using that word, fine, let’s use it appropriately.”
Sorrow and anger are two different feelings. Like everyone, I'm sad for Palestinian loss of life. But unlike some Arabs and Palestinians, I'm angry at #Hamas -- not #Israel -- for this loss. I'm also sad for the loss of Israeli lives, and I blame Hamas too for it.
Being angry at Hamas does not mean hating Palestinians or not caring for their losses. It means I wish Palestinians understand that their problem is Hamas, without which the road to peace with Israel and a better future for all becomes much more probable, even if not guaranteed.
Peace is not the finish line. It's the beginning of a different lifestyle. It is the decision that Arabs and Israelis can solve their disagreements through dialogue and in amicable ways, without hatred, violence or bloodshed.
The debate over history can continue. History is what it is, history, and there is nothing we can do to change it or correct it. Most of us were not in it, and there is no reason we should inherit mistakes made in the past or animosities left behind. As we say in English "it is history," or like was say in Arabic "yalli fat, mat (what happened in the past, died)."
So let history be history. Let's support the removal of the main obstacle to peace, Hamas, turn the page, and look forward. It did not have to be like this, but Hamas made it like this. It does not have to remain like this, moving forward.
Peace and love to all, Israelis, Palestinians and the rest of the Arabs.
Joe Burrow’s five-year run:
🏈2019: Wins National Championship and Heisman Trophy.
🏈2020: Drafted No. 1 overall.
🏈2021: Named Comeback Player of the Year, reaches Super Bowl.
🏈2022: Reaches AFC Championship Game.
🏈2023: Lands biggest contract in NFL history.
I am beyond thankful for the last 5 years at Monmouth. The memories and connections are for a lifetime. With that being said, I am entering the transfer portal in my final year of eligibility. Excited for what the future holds ! -JM
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How much was I supposed to take from this beta who is a MANIAC?
Blows up on my show, breaks shit, pushes Ty.
Then..I take time out of MY HONEYMOON, so we can hug it out.
Then he LOSES HIS MIND AGAIN.. assaults me w/ a bottle & I’M THE 1 THAT GETS KICKED OUT?
How’s that fair?