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SvennoJ on 20 August 2024
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LurkerJ said:

Some of the internal policies on the table are not pro-big donor-type of policy we got used to which makes me hopeful the trend will extend to foreign policies. Also, tbh, I expected nothing from Biden but he surprised on internal policies, so maybe? 

I am probably hoping for a better strategy on Ukraine and a better stance on Gaza because... I frankly have no idea how else to influence anyone in power about these 2 issues. Donating and propping up independent media to apply pressure is about the only thing I can do, people care less and less with time. Israel has managed to normalise the unthinkable, nothings shocks anyone or warrants outrage anymore. Arab states are looking after themselves and Palestinians have no allies anywhere in the world. 

Here's hoping Kamela can stand up better to Netanyahu. No doubt Netanyahu will rub her the wrong way, no bear hugs expected there.

There are countries that support the Palestinians. Maleysia and Indonesia have offered and are preparing to send peacekeeping forces to Gaza. However they will only do that under UN mandate and Palestinian approval. The former will likely be blocked by US veto.

Turkey has crippled the construction industry in Israel with trade sanctions, Columbia just halted all coal exports to Israel. And the BDS movement is having a significant effect on Israel's economy. Divestment works.

Brain drain is happening as well. Over half a million people have reportedly left Israel since Oct 7, most have dual citizenship so it's easier to pack up and leave. And more want to leave
https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-07-17/ty-article/.premium/one-in-four-israeli-jews-would-leave-israel-if-they-could-new-survey-finds/00000190-c202-d3e0-a5fd-ebb7ad1e0000

This leads to the extremists becoming a higher percentage in the country while the economy keeps devolving. Israel is on a self destruct course. It's not just in Palestinian interest to get a permanent ceasefire and solution, Israel is not going to survive either if things don't change.

I'm hoping the student protest movement will continue. Divestment is as good as sanctions. Problem is the USA will keep footing the bill :/ Already over $100 per tax paying American invested in blowing up children.