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Israel is really burning the last innocence humankind had to the ground.
I can't picture the world in peace together with Israel after this.
I feel ashamed for us all, even though most of us don't even have the means to do something effective against it.
I wish there was something I could do. Even helping one kid survive this senseless genocide. Even World Central Kitchen has stopped operating in Gaza because Israel is blocking all aid. It’s obvious what is going on there but all we can do is watch, because there are no peaceful solutions left.
That's the worst part. Previous genocides were some what hidden as there wasn't real time information sharing, but this one is livestreaming in real time for everyone to see.
World leaders : We strongly condemn it!
Basic human being : Will you finally impose tough economic sanctions, as you did for Russia?
World leaders : Uh, no.... It's going to be complicated
Basic human being : Are you going to do anything to stop this genocide?
World leaders : We have no proof of genocide and Bibi is our buddy.
Basic human being : Okay, are you going to take action to stop this massacre?
World leaders : Condemning this massacre is the strongest action we can take!
Basic human being : -_-...