It’s a very difficult situation with both(many) sides appearing willing the influence the facility and bias of the news cycle.
I would generally advise listening to many, expert sources that are extremely factual and try to understand and highlight motives and goals. A one sided view usually is tainted by propaganda. Even the Russian war of expansion/aggression against Ukraine has sensible motives for the people in charge.
Or don’t. Better for the mentals. Just distrust everyone, in particular the people railing against Jews. A lot of people still harbor deeply antisemitic sentiment below a veneer of factual criticism of Israel. Islamophobia is a giant problem too, but people are more openly hateful there.
I wish I knew a solution to improve the factuality of the conversation on Lemmy and social media at large.
A lot of people still harbor deeply antisemitic sentiment below a veneer of factual criticism of Israel.
You’re absolutely right. Which is one more reason why it’s important that the left acts strongly against the Israeli state, based on a principled commitment against genocide and apartheid, instead of leaving the right to occupy that space and allowing them to redirect legitimate grievances into antisemitism.
It’s a very difficult situation with both(many) sides appearing willing the influence the facility and bias of the news cycle.
I would generally advise listening to many, expert sources that are extremely factual and try to understand and highlight motives and goals. A one sided view usually is tainted by propaganda. Even the Russian war of expansion/aggression against Ukraine has sensible motives for the people in charge.
Or don’t. Better for the mentals. Just distrust everyone, in particular the people railing against Jews. A lot of people still harbor deeply antisemitic sentiment below a veneer of factual criticism of Israel. Islamophobia is a giant problem too, but people are more openly hateful there.
I wish I knew a solution to improve the factuality of the conversation on Lemmy and social media at large.
All the reputable experts say israel is committing genocide
I did not contest that.
You’re absolutely right. Which is one more reason why it’s important that the left acts strongly against the Israeli state, based on a principled commitment against genocide and apartheid, instead of leaving the right to occupy that space and allowing them to redirect legitimate grievances into antisemitism.