Israeli journalist Barak Ravid on Sunday said the Israeli government did not simply “make mistakes” in Gaza, but pursued what he described as a “deliberate policy,” adding that numerous members of the government had stated this publicly.
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His remarks came in response to a blog post by Israeli writer Nadav Eyal, who wrote that: “The movement to destroy Israel is grassroots in character…

“Still, we should confront the hard facts. The war in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of many innocent people and immense suffering.
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Those images and realities have echoed around the world, strengthening an intellectual, political, and on-the-ground campaign.”

Eyal continued that “Israel’s political leadership made terrible mistakes during the war. Those mistakes should not be downplayed.”
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His comments came amid recent protests in Australia against a visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, which supporters of Eyal’s argument cited as indicative of growing opposition to Israel in western countries.
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