Unprecedented Tragedy in Gaza
A Spanish newspaper, El Confidencial, recently published a report discussing the current situation in Gaza. The writer, Elijah Tauber, believes that what is happening there is unlike anything we have seen before. He even compares it to the Holocaust, which was a terrible tragedy. However, he acknowledges that the comparison may be exaggerated.
The Slogan of Israel
Israel was founded 75 years ago with the goal of creating a safe place for Jews after the Holocaust. The slogan of the country is "It must never happen again." This reflects their determination to prevent any future genocide against the Jewish people.
Debate and Oppression
Tauber argues that the current debate surrounding the Gaza war distracts from the root causes of the conflict. He believes that decades of Israeli oppression and the brutal siege of Gaza have contributed to the current situation. He also criticizes the idea that Israelis are superior to Gazans, calling it racist propaganda.
Israel's Need for War
Tauber suggests that Israel's desire for permanent war sets the Palestinian issue apart from other conflicts. Unlike other conflicts where parties have specific goals, Israel's victory in this war doesn't lead to a solution. Annexing the West Bank and Gaza Strip would mean accepting millions of Palestinians as citizens, which Israel has not been willing to do.
The Future of Israel
Tauber raises important questions about the future of Israel. He wonders how long Israel can remain a state exclusively for Jews when almost half of its citizens are non-Jews. He also questions whether Israel can continue to be an apartheid state where half the population is denied citizenship. He believes that this is unsustainable in the long run.
The Endless War
Tauber concludes that Israel's political goal, as declared by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is an endless war. He argues that Netanyahu and his followers have always desired this, even if they didn't openly admit it. Tauber suggests that peace would be seen as a threat to Israel and that Hamas, the enemy they cannot reconcile with, actually benefits Israel by allowing the war to continue.
The Demographic Threat
Tauber points out that Israel's biggest fear is not the Iranian nuclear bomb but the demographic changes happening within the country. The birth rate of Jews is a concern for Israel, and they see Hamas as a necessary enemy to distract from internal issues. As long as the war continues, Israel can avoid confronting its own challenges.
