Using bin Laden's 9/11 Defense: Erasing the "Civilian" Category. PLUS: Reckless Abuse of the "pro-Hamas" Label to Justify Censorship & Stigmatize Criticism of Israel | SYSTEM UPDATE #163

Discussion on the erosion of the concept of civilians in relation to terrorism and the Israeli government's response to Hamas. The potential risk to American troops as the Biden administration announces selecting troops for potential deployment to support Israel. The challenge of having rational conversations amidst high emotions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Highlighting the erosion of civilian protection in war zones, specifically in Gaza. The tactic of labeling anyone who questions Israeli actions as pro-Hamas and false claims about pro-Palestinian protesters.