US GOP Senator Graham says 'no limit' to civilian casualties in Gaza

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen English + Social media
1 Nov 2023 15:56
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When asked about the acceptable number of civilian casualties in Gaza, US Senator Lindsey Graham responds by drawing parallels to World War II.

Palestinian medic takes a baby pulled out of buildings destroyed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 (AP)

US Senator Lindsey Graham said there is "no limit" to civilian casualties in Gaza during a TV appearance on CNN.

When asked about the acceptable number of civilian casualties in Gaza by Abby D. Phillip on CNN's NewsNight, Senator Graham responded by saying "no" and drawing parallels to World War II.

In a post on X, Philip said, "I asked @LindseyGrahamSC if there's a limit to the number of civilian casualties that the US would accept in Gaza?," to which he answered that just as there were no limits to what the United States was willing to do to prevent Japan and Germany from conquering the world after World War II, there should be no limits to what "Israel could do to defend itself."

After going around the bush to justify his flagrant answer, Graham ended with, "The answer is no, there is no limit."

I asked @LindseyGrahamSC if there's a limit to the number of civilian casualties that the US would accept in Gaza?

GRAHAM: If somebody asked us after World War II, is there a limit what you would do to make sure that Japan and Germany don't conquer the world? Is there any limit… pic.twitter.com/YmrFYlgftq
— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) November 1, 2023

This rhetoric is not new: Amid the ongoing aggression on Gaza, Israeli officials have delved deeper into historical references to "justify" their atrocities. When questioned by international journalists regarding civilian casualties in Gaza during a press briefing on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referenced a British bombing raid from nearly eight decades ago that resulted in the deaths of children.

The bankrupt Israeli officials have been incorporating references to more than just the history of the Israeli-Palestinian struggle or the 2001 attacks on the United States that initiated the alleged "War on Terror." They now draw parallels to one of the most catastrophic wars in human history: World War II.

UNICEF: Gaza a 'graveyard' for children #UNICEF spokesperson #JamesElder has reiterated calls on the need for a humanitarian ceasefire in #Gaza, as "Israel's" #genocide in the strip has so far led to the martyrdom of more than 3,500 children.https://t.co/W14ApwDFhB
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 1, 2023

The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that yesterday's Israeli airstrikes on the Jabalia camp in northern Gaza resulted in over 100 martyrs and more than 300 injuries on Tuesday. Israeli officials did not contest these reports but claimed that the airstrikes were aimed at a high-ranking member of the Resistance, Ibrahim Biari, who was allegedly killed.

“This is the tragedy of war,” stated Israeli army spokesperson Lt. Col. Richard Hecht when discussing the reported civilian casualties, echoing language similar to Netanyahu's reference to the tragic loss of schoolchildren in 1945.

Less than 24 hours after the Jabalia massacre, the Israeli occupation committed another massacre in Jabalia refugee camp, murdering dozens, mostly women and children.

#Watch | The aftermath of the second Israeli massacre in #Jabalia camp in northern #Gaza.#GazaUnderAttack #Palestine pic.twitter.com/E16ZMP40rd
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 1, 2023

In the Gaza Strip, where "Israel" is committing genocide, resulting in the killing of over 8,500 Palestinians including 3,542 children, survivors are trapped and unable to find a haven. They are also deprived of food, water, medicine, and fuel due to the total Israeli blockade on the Strip.

Drawing parallels to one of the most catastrophic wars in human history aligns with a widespread misinformation and incitement campaign through various media outlets and social platforms. The primary targets of this campaign are Palestinians, and it aims to dehumanize and demonize them, potentially paving the way to "justify" genocide.

The Israeli occupation has reportedly intensified its efforts to manipulate public perception and shape the narrative surrounding the ongoing Israeli brutality. Traditional media, as well as social media platforms like YouTube and X, have become battlegrounds for this disinformation campaign.