Israelis and Palestinians are facing their moment of greatest danger since 1948 (The Guardian)

Yuval Noah Harari · 12 Oct 2023

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Politics often works like a scientific experiment run on millions of people with few ethical limits

Their wordsPolitics often works like a scientific experiment, conducted on millions of people with few ethical limitations.
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The Hamas attack of 7 October 2023 ended Netanyahu's experiment in violent coexistence with Gaza

Their wordsThe day of horror Israel has just experienced signals the end of the Netanyahu experiment in violent coexistence.
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Because the region is led by irresponsible religious fanatics, outside powers must intervene to de-escalate the Israel-Hamas war

Their wordsMany of the forces in the region are currently led by irresponsible religious fanatics. External forces must therefore intervene to deescalate the conflict.
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A coalition from the US and EU to Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority should take Gaza from Hamas, rebuild it and demilitarise it

Their wordsSecond, a coalition of the willing – ranging from the US and the EU to Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority – should take responsibility for the Gaza Strip away from Hamas, rebuild Gaza and simultaneously completely disarm Hamas and demilitarise the Gaza Strip.

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