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[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

But of course Israelis are not held up to the same standard when it comes to glorifying violence. As far as I know, Germany has not banned any of the extremists of the Israeli governing clique currently commiting atrocities in Gaza while loudly broadcasting genocidal language.

Not to mention that not all violence is the same. Even on Oct 7th, while the attacks on civilians are unquestionably absolutely reprehensible and deserving absolute condemnation (same as the attacks on civilians by the IDF and the settler militias), there was also legitimate resistance violence. IDF is an occupying force, its soldiers and its bases and installations are 100% legitimate targets for armed resistance (same as actual Hamas fighters are legitimate targets for the IDF).

[–] Toldry@lemmy.world -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Which Israeli speakers do you think should have been barred from speaking in Germany if they were even handed in censorship?

[–] theacharnian@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

To start, those whose statements are cited in South Africa's ICJ submission.