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Israel’s Nationwide Strike: A Call Beyond Hostages
IntroductionToday’s nationwide strike in Israel was officially about the hostages—but beneath that façade I dare to assume a deeper, riskier message was carried: a silent objection to the continuation of the war in Gaza. Fear of Saying It Out Loud Few dared to voice it directly. Already, right-wing MKs have declared that true victory lies […]
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Marching for the Silenced: Reflections on Anti-War Activism in 2025
Marching for the Silenced: Reflections on Anti-War Activism in 2025 I am like many Israelis. I am grappling with shame and guilt over the actions of the Israeli army in Gaza. I also feel guilt over the crimes against humanity committed by my government. The weight of these events bears heavily on my conscience. They […]
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bleeding for Gaza
There are claims of genocide in Gaza. These reports are dismissed by the Israeli media but are widely circulated around the world. As an Israeli citizen, I can’t look the other way. I’ve read many testimonials from trusted sources. These include reports from doctors in Gaza and citizen journalists. They also include the accounts of […]
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Political Psychosis: A Personal Journey
Here’s a 50-word excerpt from your post: “I see psychosis as the ultimate form of political resistance—a refusal to engage in a reality where ‘might makes right.’ My time in a psychiatric ward revealed the complexity of this resistance, from solidarity with Palestinians to moments of deep reflection. How do we navigate such intersections?”
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Choosing Humanity: Reflections on Activism and Conflict
This second part follows a personal story reflecting on my struggle against a more powerful aggressor, my descent into madness, and how it shaped my views on conflict. Through my experiences, I explore the limits of resistance and advocate for prioritizing survival, sanity, and a mutual ceasefire over unrelenting struggle.”
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The Concept of ‘Eternal War’ in Israel-Palestine Conflict
This post explores the challenges faced by the Israeli radical left, arguing that they hold a reductionist view of Palestinians as helpless victims. It critiques their lack of engagement with Palestinian culture, blind spots towards anti-Semitism, and ineffective protest methods that lead to marginalization and political insignificance.
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The Fragmented Self: Processing Violence and Identity in the Israel-Hamas Conflict
**Excerpt:** I am a Jewish Israeli citizen. I respond to the October 7 massacre not with anger or grief, but with cognitive overload—my brain struggling to comprehend the incomprehensible. Caught between conflicting narratives, I am horrified by Hamas’s atrocities, yet cannot support retribution that results in the killing of over 10,000 Palestinian children. Consuming information from both sides means witnessing…
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Self Schizoanalysis: My Body and Israel
In the framework of self schizoanalysis, I perceive my body as both a private entity and a collective embodiment. My body symbolizes Israel; I am an Israeli, and in a broader metaphorical sense, I am Israel. This association encapsulates my existence as small yet constantly vigilant, surrounded by perceived threats. My borders, akin to the […]
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Religious Delusions and Interfaith Path to Peace
Here’s a 50-word excerpt: “In my journey rooted in Israel, trauma sparked activism for human rights in Iran and Palestine. Engaging in protests led me to explore Islam and Judaism’s spiritual intersections. Reflecting on Arabic prayers and Hebrew parallels, I found solace amid religious delusions, questioning paths to peace amidst regional conflicts and cultural complexities.”
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