And still they kill



“A lack of accountability may encourage those without the courage to resolve conflict uncivilly.” Dr. BLR

There is a saying that sums up how people should treat others: “Your word is your bond.” It’s not complicated, just simple words, but in the past few months, we’ve learned that for some, words mean nothing. So, what and who am I talking about? 

It's well-known that the world has been flooded with videos from indigenous Palestinians showing the mass slaughter and genocide of their people by Israeli Defense Force (IDF) soldiers, but of course, the Israelis deny it. For the record, I cannot verify any of the claims made by either side. However, you may ask, why haven’t any of the major news outlets covered this? I will explain. It’s because Israel won’t permit it, which is unprecedented, but Israel has that power. Nevertheless, it wasn’t until numerous protests that the mainstream media, which had been slow to respond, started calling a spade a spade. So, the evidence shows that something terrible was carried out by a government that will undoubtedly be judged forever. 

The conflict between the IDF and the freedom fighters, known as Hamas, had continued for two years until both sides agreed to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, with conditions, of course. The main sticking point was the release of Israeli hostages, which Hamas eventually agreed to. When I read the news that Hamas accepted the conditions, I knew they had made a poor decision. They gave up the only leverage they had against a government that has kept them living in an apartheid society for decades. 

A little research into the history of Jewish people shows that they were expelled from numerous countries; the exact number has been debated, but they have indeed been driven out by several. Having such a jaded past often leads some to be suspicious when dealing with them. Whether this is true, I don’t know, but I recognize a bad deal when I see one or read about it.  

After the deal was finalized, I saw on social media Palestinians celebrating in the streets, believing the genocide was over and they could return home, even though bombs supplied by the U.S. government had destroyed most of them. That was the moment I realized they had been completely betrayed, and the carnage would continue. 

I follow several independent media sources and podcasts to stay informed about the ongoing situation since the October 10, 2025, brokered ceasefire. According to Amy Goodman, host of the Democracy Now podcast, Israel has violated the ceasefire approximately 500 times, killing at least two children daily on average. As reported in Reuters, Palestinian health authorities say the death toll among Palestinians due to the conflict has surpassed around 67,000 and continues to rise. You’d think that mankind would have learned a lesson when the phrase “never again” was used to mean never allowing another genocide to occur, unless it was against them.  

I had high hopes that the women and children of Palestine would be spared from more deaths, but it doesn’t seem to be the case. History won’t be kind to those who killed innocent civilians, and the target on Jewish people worldwide has only increased. They got their hostages back, so what more do they want? It’s a rhetorical question, so I’ll leave the thought hanging.

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