Palestine Tet – 89 – Yet another reason for Israel to agree to a permanent ceasefire …

Blood on their hands

1. According to the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, half of the Israeli settlers who evacuated the northern settlements on the border with Lebanon are “suffering from post traumatic stress order” and “don’t want to return to their homes.”

2. PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety Nearly Doubles in Israel in Aftermath of Hamas Attack

3. With the International Court of Justice upholding S. Africa’s charge that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, Israeli public relations most especially in the Global South – which is the overwhelming majority of the world’s population – is shattered that much further.

A permanent ceasefire would at least show a willingness for Israel to begin to address these charges.

4. A permanent ceasefire would open up the Red Sea again for Israeli trade.

5. This just came my way – “Top Ten Reasons Israel Should Be Very Nervous“.