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Hamas’ brutal attacks in Israel on October 7 killed at least 1,400 people and the group took more than 200 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. In the wake of the assault, Israel launched an aerial bombardment of Gaza that Palestinian health officials say has killed more than 5,000 people. Israel also announced a “complete siege” on the enclave, withholding vital supplies of water, food and fuel.

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[–] snek@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

it’s just the asymmetric capabilities creating de facto emergent behavior

Yes, but you still need someone to pull the trigger, and then you need 10 other nations to say "it's the right to self defense" to make it okay.

It's might + intent, not one without the other.

[–] jet@hackertalks.com 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Because the government of Israel has asymmetric strength in this conflict, it makes them more responsible to move towards peace. Simply because they have most of the capabilities.

Blaming Hamas is completely valid, Hamas is a bad actor.

Blaming the Palestinian people is not valid, Israel the country with its asymmetric capabilities is the responsible one to bring the populations towards peace.

As the last 60 years of demonstrated, using your asymmetric power to just bomb a population into submission, might buy you a respite, but does not end the cycle of violence

[–] snek@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

but does not end the cycle of violence

Yep, and honestly I keep wondering what Israel was thinking. Did it think it could keep Palestinians from retaliating forever?

What was the plan for Gaza anyway? Leaving that bomb ticking rather than removing the siege (gradually at least) and allowing these people self-determination.

[–] luthis@lemmy.nz 10 points 1 year ago

Leaving that bomb ticking was exactly what was keeping Netanyahu in power.

[–] mwguy@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe there said they'll stop the siege if the hostages are released.

[–] snek@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Ah yes as if they have the right to make conditions about people's lives.

The hostages are being freed one by one. Let's see if Israel stops genocidin' when the hostages have been released.

My bet is that it will not.