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I think it depends on where you look, some leftists, unless I misunderstood, specifically authoritarian leftists, like leninists/stalinists said that there are no citizens of the state of Israel and that the citizens themselves are opressing the palestinian people, on a podcast named thedeprogram, but they were called out about it by others,
1. Distinction Between Resistance and Terrorism
- While resistance against oppression can be legitimate under international law, actions targeting civilians (like those on October 7th) cross the line into terrorism or war crimes.
- Hamas's deliberate attacks on civilians violate international humanitarian law (IHL) and cannot be justified as resistance. These actions are not legitimate forms of armed struggle but constitute grave breaches of IHL.
- Both sides committing war crimes does not justify either side’s actions. While you acknowledges Hamas’s war crimes, then you downplay their impact by framing them as a response to oppression. Accountability must be applied equally, regardless of context.
- Civilians, whether Israeli or Palestinian, must be protected under international law. No degree of oppression excuses the deliberate targeting of civilians.
- Designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization by multiple countries (e.g., the United States, the European Union) is not "propaganda" but a reflection of Hamas's track record of attacks on civilians. This is distinct from legitimate Palestinian resistance movements that adhere to international norms.
- Hamas’s governance in Gaza has also been criticized for oppressive practices, including restricting dissent and harming its own civilian population.