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The Fifth Column

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The Language of Conflict

This chapter examines the charged rhetoric surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict, analyzing how language has been weaponized to assign blame and justify violence. It reflects on historical instances of political debates that led to accusations of moral culpability and explores the impact of modern technology on military operations and public narratives. The discussion highlights the complexity of terrorism definitions, intelligence failures, and the disparity in media coverage regarding casualties and actions taken by different sides.

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