https://allisrael.com/hostage-families-blast-plans-for-first-jerusalem-purim-parade-in-40-years
However, the Jerusalem Municipality defended its decision, arguing that this year’s Purim parade would reflect the mood of a nation at war:
“The decision to hold the Adloyada was made with understanding and sensitivity to public discourse, especially the feelings of the families of the hostages, fallen and wounded. Unlike routine Adloyada parades, this event will reflect the current spirit and period. The Adloyada represents the legacy of the fallen, including many from Jerusalem who, in their bravery, instructed us to continue living our lives, which entail both sorrow and joy.
“The event will be dedicated to children, showcasing the courage of our military personnel, evacuees and heroes of the Gaza enclave, while raising awareness about the plight of the hostages."
It sounds cold and cruel but it has to be said: the families of the hostages have to be put in their place.
ReplyDeleteThey are acting as if the hostages are the only important issue for the entire country. Over a hundred thousand displaced? Who cares! Hostages! Hamas on its knees and about to break? Who cares! Hostages! Everyone, stop everything you're doing. This is the only issue and you better not act as if there are any others!
No they don't, they are living through hell, no need to make it worse for them. But already nearly 2000 Israelis have lost their lives in this war, which is also terrible. So the hostages families need to be shown compassion. But other military goals are also being pursued.
DeleteCompassion must be reciprocated with insight.
DeleteThe war is bigger than the hostages.
Let's say that tomorrow Israel gets a piece of intelligence. With it, they can swoop in, destroy Hamas' entire leadership and end the war. One drawback - it's likely the hostages will die.
Yes, the hostage families are suffering. Meanwhile over a hundred thousand people can't go home because of the war. As opposed to the hostage families who are vicariously suffering, these people are directly suffering but are being told "Your pain doesn't matter. Only ours does!"
There is no one swoop to end the war. You make it seem the families live in ivory towers, are not displaced, and are only putting on a show to get donations.
DeleteThe impression one gets is that if the families were told "Choose between your loved ones and winning this war" they'd say "Loved ones."
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