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So what do GNs think of Starmer’s decision to recognise Palestine as a state?

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Mollygo Thu 31-Jul-25 20:49:15

Exactly that.
Although it’s still only, the UK may recognise Palestine as a state unless certain conditions are fulfilled
What will that mean for the UK and for those supporters of either group living here?

ronib Thu 07-Aug-25 16:51:43

??????

Anniebach Thu 07-Aug-25 17:10:32

Now Gaza is compared to The Holocaust?

ronib Thu 07-Aug-25 17:12:42

I am completely lost on this one….

Babs03 Thu 07-Aug-25 17:24:32

Whitewavemark2

The parallel’s are alarming.

Indeed.
I thought the same thing.

Anniebach Thu 07-Aug-25 17:28:21

Comparing the war in Gaza with The Holocaust is denying the
Holocaust

total, six million Jewish men, women, and children were murdered by the Nazi German regime and its allies and collaborators. This genocide is now known as the Holocaust. Antisemitism was at the foundation of the Holocaust. Antisemitism, the hatred of or prejudice against Jews, was a basic tenet of Nazi ideology. This prejudice was also widespread throughout Europe.

Anniebach Thu 07-Aug-25 17:33:34

Dear God, the last sentence, I feel sick

Mamie Thu 07-Aug-25 17:34:55

Denying the starvation of people in Gaza is similar to those who deny the Holocaust. The evidence for both is clear for those who are prepared to watch, listen, read, evaluate and understand,

Babs03 Thu 07-Aug-25 17:39:59

I feel the same about the holocaust and the genocide in Gaza. It makes me sick to my stomach.
You really aren’t the only one with feelings Annie.

Anniebach Thu 07-Aug-25 17:46:04

Quote Mamie Thu 07-Aug-25 17:34:55
Denying the starvation of people in Gaza is similar to those who deny the Holocaust. The evidence for both is clear for those who are prepared to watch, listen, read, evaluate and understand,

I saw photographs and newsreels of The Holocaust, I have seen
2 photographs of children who suffered horrible physical illnesses and one of a Hostage who definitely has been starved to the point of death

Mamie Thu 07-Aug-25 18:12:36

I fear Annie that you are not watching or listening to the multiple, reports and images of suffering and starvation in Gaza that are obvious to many of us.
In our nearest town many of of the Polish Jewish families were rounded up and sent to concentration camps, so understanding of the Holocaust is very real.
As far as I am concerned the suffering of babies, children and families is abhorrent, no matter what their country, colour or creed.

Anniebach Thu 07-Aug-25 18:19:30

Quote Mamie Thu 07-Aug-25 18:12:36
I fear Annie that you are not watching or listening to the multiple, reports and images of suffering and starvation in Gaza that are obvious to many of us.
In our nearest town many of of the Polish Jewish families were rounded up and sent to concentration camps, so understanding of the Holocaust is very real.
As far as I am concerned the suffering of babies, children and families is abhorrent, no matter what their country, colour or creed.

All suffering is abhorrent, in war one death is one too many

phil51 Thu 07-Aug-25 18:28:33

Again it has been posted that my information/facts are wrong.

OK please supply the evidence, I will at some point look into any evidence and if it's correct I will hold my hands and say sorry I got it wrong. Apart from the post regarding the amount of food into Gaza which appears to be different from other information I have seen (I will check it out later) no one has given me any evidence.

To StoneofDestiny - I said Israel have a right to defend their population and their country. Provided me with any evidence that the PLO, Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah etc have said that Israel have a legal right to be there and that they don't want to wipe them from the face of the earth?

Also why is there hardly any news about the suffering in Yemen, and the thousands of Christians that are being killed in Nigera?

ronib Thu 07-Aug-25 19:05:53

Genocide Watch reports 62,000 Christians killed in Nigeria by jihadists since 2000. Still ongoing.

Babs03 Thu 07-Aug-25 19:11:18

Terrible case in Nigeria.
And a lamentable case of whataboutery.
If someone wants to start a new thread by all means do.

Whitewavemark2 Thu 07-Aug-25 19:15:47

Babs03

Terrible case in Nigeria.
And a lamentable case of whataboutery.
If someone wants to start a new thread by all means do.

Yes

ronib Thu 07-Aug-25 19:22:19

That’s a pretty odd comment - I would think that there’s a very unfortunate connection between jihadists and Hamas……

Iam64 Fri 08-Aug-25 08:03:51

I find the question of why this conflict above others is the focus of attention in Europe and the USA not to be a distraction. It’s raising very uncomfortable feelings and memories of eg the Warsaw Ghetto, the movement of Jewish communities during the reign of the third reich and to anti semitism since the beginning of time.
Im not comparing the holocaust with the actions of the Israeli government or the illegal settlers. It’s difficult though, not to see parallels. Then I reflect on 7/10 and accept retaliation inevitable. I believe it’s gone too far, is making a dreadful situation worse.
We need peace makers

Anniebach Fri 08-Aug-25 08:21:23

Europe and USA watched the persecution of Jews in the 30’s
& 40’s

Smileless2012 Fri 08-Aug-25 08:52:12

Does that mean that Europe and the USA should watch the persecution of Palestinians today?

Babs03 Fri 08-Aug-25 08:54:09

Smileless2012

Does that mean that Europe and the USA should watch the persecution of Palestinians today?

Looks like it Smileless, maybe for some this is a sickening form of payback.

ronib Fri 08-Aug-25 08:58:47

Europe and the USA have been vocal about Israel. It’s up to Israel now to evict Hamas from Gaza and ensure a stable government takes over. Good plan on paper but I can’t think which Arab country will agree to be involved in this plan. Israel’s stated position is that it does not want to remain in Gaza .

Smileless2012 Fri 08-Aug-25 09:02:02

If Israel's stated position is that it does not want to remain in Gaza IMO Israel is lying.

ronib Fri 08-Aug-25 09:04:29

Time will tell Smileless2012
But which Arab country is likely to want any involvement?

Smileless2012 Fri 08-Aug-25 09:05:35

Yes time will tell.

ronib Fri 08-Aug-25 09:14:55

And what does it mean if another Arab country takes over governance? Does Gaza then become part of that country but with its land base in Israel? A few questions here. In any event, Hamas must go and not return.

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