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It is always true that governments don't fully represent their people. Some do more than others, but i am not sure how it matters. The fact is that hamas was in
by bawolff 3y ago
It is always true that governments don't fully represent their people. Some do more than others, but i am not sure how it matters. The fact is that hamas was in control of gaza and taking military action on its behalf. Whether ordinary Gazans approve is besides the point other than perhaps making it more tragic.
As an example, we don't say ukraine shouldn't defend themselves from russia because russian elections were rigged even though they clearly are.
- BriggyDwiggs42 3y agoIf Ukraine, in response to Russia’s invasion, did something remotely equivalent to Israel’s actions so far, they’d rightly be condemned by most people. It matters whether gazans approve because people use their approval as pretext for bombing them.