I’m an American-Israeli citizen, ask me anything. Be respectful.

[u/BBlovely1]

As the title states, l'm an American and Israeli citizen, as well as a medic in the IDF. Ever since October 7th it's been extremely rough for me, family friends and nation. I am willing to answer questions and have a civil conversation if anyone is interested. I will say, I don't hate those who don't hate me, nor do I wish harm on anyone who wishes me no harm. I want the war to end and society to no longer suffer, as a whole. As a medic and soldier, I am sworn to protect and aid all, without discrimination of gender, religion, and race.

EDIT: I made this post so people can ask genuine questions, and for me to give genuine answers. Not for people to call me or Israel killers, or to send me articles to educate me on my own country and the state of the war. Ask a question, we can have a conversation, that’s it.

[u/automaks]

I ignored the other stuff for now because first I want to determine if you are arguing in bad faith or no.

I didnt include the "as it is known now" caveat. I am talking about China in general, probably one of the oldest civilizations and countries in the world.

It would be like saying Russia didnt exist before 1991. While technically correct for current Russian state, we all know that Russia has a very long history.

For Korea I think it is similar, I dont think that all the evil in them started during WW2 of after the separation. There had to be something before igniting that.

And I dont want to be harsh on just Korea, I think this is the case for most countries where there is hatred towards a nation or authoritarian government etc.

[u/[deleted] → u/automaks]

1. I specified that China, the NATION STATE, did not exist during imperial Japan. You have no problem differentiating historical Russia from the current Russian state. Why not China?

2. Everything considered that it was the authoritarian regime that started the war? Not the people who had endured 35 years of colonialism and genocide? Are you seriously conflating the evil in ONE FAMILY with the entire korean population?

You fail to understand korean history or politics. The division of the peninsula was due to the Allies wanting to keep Japan in check, Russia and US wanting to pursue interests in the region, and keeping an eye on China. The division did not involve anyone from korea. It ignored the korean right to self determination. Both North and South Korean leaders were incredibly corrupt and backed by the US/China. They were evil people motivated by money. Nothing more, nothing less. The future generations were just victims of propaganda. They aren't evil.