Re: “We will really feel two alternative ways directly relating to Israel-Hamas conflict” [Feb. 3, Opinion]:
Anybody who desires a cease-fire ought to do all the pieces they will to advocate for one. Change doesn’t occur on an island. Our definitions of liberation needn’t be the identical for us to advocate for a standard trigger. If Tracy Brazg, just like the anti-Zionists she feels at odds with, desires to finish the indiscriminate Israel Protection Forces killing of Palestinians funded by U.S. tax {dollars}, then it’s value changing into comfy performing alongside individuals with whom she may not fully agree. She will be able to be part of the broad coalition taking to the streets, calling Sen. Patty Murray, talking out in opposition to organizations just like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee that purchase our representatives’ silence.
I’d additionally invite Brazg to look at how her advocacy in opposition to navy occupation of Palestinians within the West Financial institution, the siege on Gaza and discrimination towards Palestinian residents of Israel immediately contradicts the fabric actuality of Zionism. As a result of the reality is, Israel’s siege on Gaza is right this moment’s Zionism in motion. I’d encourage Brazg to ask herself how her personal Zionism may very well be stopping her from performing on her progressive values. In doing so, I hope she will discover the significant solidarity she seeks.
With hope for a greater future from an anti-Zionist Jew.
Sam Leeds, Seattle
