Politics Theory Other Excerpt - Richard Seymour responds to listener's questions on Gaza
Oct 24, 2023
Richard Seymour, political commentator and author, answers listener's questions on Gaza, Israel, and the broader ramifications of the ongoing crisis. Topics include sinister tactics and deliberate attacks on civilians in war, exploring the manipulation of humanitarian laws and intentional targeting of civilians by military intelligence units worldwide.
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Rules of Engagement and Civilian Casualties
- Richard Seymour argues that publicly stated rules of engagement, like those regarding civilian casualties, aren't primarily for civilian protection.
- Instead, they aim to protect military operations from negative consequences while still employing tactics that harm civilians.
US Bombing of Afghanistan and Civilian Casualties
- Seymour cites the US bombing of Afghanistan, where Donald Rumsfeld had to approve strikes expected to kill over 30 civilians.
- He highlights instances where US bombs killed dozens at weddings, despite supposedly having rules to prevent such casualties.