Israel: “Lessons Learned” After Civilian Deaths at Gaza Aid Sites Sparks Outrage
Israel acknowledges Palestinian civilians harmed at Gaza aid sites, says ‘lessons learned’. It’s a phrase that’s been echoing, hasn’t it? “Lessons learned.” It’s hard not to feel a surge of… something… when you hear those words in the context of harm to civilians seeking aid. It’s like the very air crackles with the weight of what those words are supposed to mean versus the stark reality they often represent.
They say “lessons learned,” but let’s be honest, the implication, the weight of that statement, falls flat when placed against the backdrop of actions that suggest anything *but* learning. There are accounts, and they’re detailed, of how Israeli troops were apparently engaging in actions that are, at best, deeply concerning, and at worst, something far more sinister.… Continue reading