I think the disproportionate nature of the conflict is what causes the outrage. The Israelis have an iron dome while the Palestinians have absolutely no protection. I grew up watching the suffering of the Palestinian people and i feel, over decades, they have been totally dehumanized by the media. The dutch lost 200 people and there was a global outrage. The EU came together for tougher action against russia despite the loss of business. Nothing much is happening when a number much more is being bombed to death in Palestine. Even during this onslaught there is only small number of journalists are willing to provide a balanced perspective probably by risking their future careers at the network. The west was very swift to put sanctions on Russia and Iran but cannot and will not lift a finger against Israel. The threat of economic sanctions probably is the only measure that could work against Israel but without America who can do it?
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