2024-04-08 08:53:05
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The Israel Hayom newspaper published an article written by Meir Ben-Shabbat entitled “Hamas leaders must be held accountable,” in which he says that after the October 7 event, the goal of defeating Hamas in Gaza has become an existential necessity for Israel. Considering that it cannot be compared to the United States’ wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which were fought thousands of miles from its borders.
The writer adds that Israel’s geographical location requires it to act, considering that enemies, friends, and those on the sidelines in the international community and the Middle East are closely monitoring events in Gaza, and that the outcome of the war will largely determine the extent of their support for Israel.
According to the article, “The United States and the West must be reminded that although Israel is the one fighting this war, it is not only Israel’s war, because it is being waged against those who are fighting the global and regional order and seek to annihilate Israel.”
Ben Shabbat says that Israel must act decisively to achieve all the goals of the war, unconditionally and as quickly as possible, believing that if the Biden administration continues to object to Israeli plans in Gaza, this means the necessity of re-evaluating the need for joint discussions with America and reviewing their level.
While the writer points out the need to neutralize the Hezbollah threat and for Israel not to give up its sovereignty in the north, even by force, he believes that the time has come to solve the Iranian problem and destroy its model, and that the United States must lead efforts against Iran, in partnership with its allies.
From Meir Ben-Shabbat’s point of view, “Israel will remain wounded and in pain after October 7, but it will be more in touch with its basic values, more aware of the fragility of its existence, and more cautious and moderate in security policy, foreign relations, and perhaps in its internal conflicts as well.”
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The Israeli attack on Gaza, which has been ongoing for 6 months, has led to widespread destruction, including hospitals and schools
What is Israel’s position before its friends?
In The Guardian newspaper, journalist Nisreen Malik writes an article as half a year has passed since the war in Gaza, in which she discusses the change in tone and discourse even among friends of Israel during this period, and what this means.
Nisreen says in her article titled “After six months, the war in Gaza has changed dramatically, and the roads have become almost closed to Israel,” that Israel obtained an amnesty from its allies in the attack on Gaza in the wake of the Hamas attacks on October 7. However, with the repetition and accumulation of tragedies, “a state has emerged that violates all protocols in a way that takes it out of the democratic arena. Rather, it has become an outlaw group,” according to the article.
The author believes that Israel on the ground has not only exaggerated its reaction, but is “arrogant” after press reports appeared about Israeli forces allowing the killing of civilians during their operations, which the author considers to be a disregard for the rulings and warnings issued by organizations of the democratic, law-abiding world, as the article puts it. It is “the world that Israel claims to represent in a backward and hostile region, which has made its allies appear weak and helpless, which has led to the destabilization of their internal policies.”
The writer adds: “Israel is traditionally seen as sharing Western political and cultural values. It is seen as having a kind of morality,” and the focus on social freedoms and respect for the hierarchy of global powers, which made it worthy of endless support, but its treatment of the Palestinians sometimes constitutes embarrassing turns. “Israel must get rid of it.”
According to the article, six months of war is a long time for Arab governments to continue navigating the boundaries between maintaining good relations with the United States and concern about regional stability with the risk of war spreading, as well as the growing internal anger over Gaza, and how this could lead to turmoil in the country. Plans of unelected governments that do not need more dissatisfaction to manage them.
According to the article, if we take it all together, it is not difficult to see why, by all accounts, Joe Biden made his strongest call with Netanyahu to date. He noted, for the first time, that more support comes with conditions, calling on Israel to implement “a series of specific, concrete and measurable steps to address civilian harm, human suffering and the safety of aid workers,” and calling for an immediate ceasefire.
In conclusion, Nisreen says, “In short, changes in tone and political demands are only beginning to bring the official world into line with public opinion and the fears of countless demonstrators… A change of opinion among Israel’s friends is welcome, if it will contribute somewhat to alleviating Humanitarian crises and accelerating the end of the war.”
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Children who are given too many choices too early feel their sense of security shaken
“Giving children too many choices undermines their security.”
It seems useful when a parent asks his young child about the type of food he wants to eat, or the clothes he likes to wear. The child’s ability to choose is a sign of maturity, courage, and flexibility in learning from mistakes, which tempts parents to speed up this process.
Leah Page, author of Parenting Here and Now, writes in the Wall Street Journal about confronting children with choices that can sometimes be overwhelming.
“When a young child is called upon to make a choice, he is put under the spotlight of parental expectations: Will his choice be the right one? For his parents? For himself? This creates a lot of pressure. There is nothing wrong with giving a child a choice every now and then, but with a little stress it helps.” growth, while excess stress causes anxiety,” the article says.
Page adds in her article, “Also, when a child is constantly asked what he wants, he learns that desire is important, and that what he wants is the most important, and this opens the door to feelings of anxiety and selfishness.” He also feels that he is constantly subject to the judgment of others based on his choices, at a time when he needs to feel With warmth, security and flexibility to meet daily needs.
Page concludes, “Choice is a right for all adults, and it is a recognition of their right to self-determination and independence. For a young child, feeling safe is crucial. Children who are given too many choices too early feel that their sense of security has been shaken, and when adults limit the number of choices that they give to their young children, the children are free to continue being children.”
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