
As a former IDF soldier and historian of genocide, I was deeply disturbed by my recent visit to Israel
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Total Destruction: The Justification of Violence
The rhetoric surrounding military actions emphasizes a viewpoint where all individuals are seen as involved, justifying aggressive measures. High-ranking officials advocate for total annihilation, referencing historical narratives, and promoting a philosophy of preemptive violence. Celebrating the actions of military veterans who encourage extreme harm to civilians reflects a societal endorsement of brutality. The absence of disciplinary measures for military personnel expressing violent sentiments on social media indicates institutional complicity in this aggressive mindset.
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