• sparky@lemmy.federate.cc@lemmy.federate.cc
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    12 hours ago

    From a practical standpoint, how is Ireland meant to help? They’re already openly critical of Israel. But they lack the influence to compel Israel to allow Palestinians through the crossings and to a functional airport. It’s unclear to me what levers they have to pull.

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      12 hours ago

      I’m confused by it too. Like if my kid gets accepted into Harvard but doesnt leave their bedroom how is the blame on Harvard or me or my Govt? The kids constantly bombarded by social media and addicting microtransaction games, blame them…