The Foghorn of War: The Magic Word of War

I wonder if there's a number that demarcates the upper limit of acceptable civilian casualties in Gaza. Is it ten thousand? Twenty thousand? Thirty thousand? And how about dead children? How many children is Israel free to kill in trade for the children killed by...

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Veterans For Peace Statement on Gaza

On October 12, Veterans For Peace issued this statement about the conflict between Hamas and Israel, in which we condemned the horrific violence on both sides, particularly the killing of civilians. We added our voice to the many calls for a ceasefire and negotiations...

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Israel, Gaza, and the Language of War

Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. Here’s a typical quick summary of the dire situation in Gaza from CNN Monday AM: The US is seeking to delay an Israeli ground offensive in Gaza amid calls to free more hostages held there by Hamas and allow...

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