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Sam Harris Claims Israel’s Moral Superiority Due to Lack of Human Shields
Renowned neuroscientist and author Sam Harris has sparked controversy by stating that Israel’s refusal to use human shields in its military operations proves its moral superiority over other nations.
In a recent podcast, Harris claimed that Israel’s adherence to the principle of "no human shields" sets it apart from other countries that have been known to use civilians as human shields in conflict zones.
"This is a moral distinction that is not being recognized by many people," Harris said. "Israel is not using human shields, and that’s a moral advantage. It’s a moral superiority that they have over many other countries that are using human shields."
Harris’s comments have been met with widespread criticism from human rights groups and scholars, who argue that the use of human shields is a complex issue that cannot be reduced to a simple moral binary.
"Sam Harris’s statement is not only inaccurate but also ignores the context and complexity of human shields in conflict zones," said Dr. Noura Erakat, a Palestinian-American scholar and human rights activist. "The use of human shields is often a result of desperation and a last resort, and it’s not a moral equivalence to the use of human shields by Israeli forces."
Harris’s statement has also been criticized for its lack of nuance and understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
"Sam Harris’s comments are a classic example of the ‘Israel can do no wrong’ approach that is prevalent in many Western circles," said Dr. Ali Abunimah, a Palestinian-American scholar and activist. "He is ignoring the fact that Israel has a long history of using human shields, including Palestinian civilians, in its military operations."
Despite the backlash, Harris has stood by his comments, arguing that they are based on his understanding of the moral principles involved.
"I’m not saying that Israel is perfect, but I am saying that their refusal to use human shields is a moral advantage," Harris said. "It’s a principle that is worth upholding, and it’s a principle that is not being recognized by many people."
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Except that it does according to that antisemitic rag Haaretz. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-08-13/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-uses-gazan-civilians-as-human-shields-to-inspect-potentially-booby-trapped-tunnels/00000191-4c84-d7fd-a7f5-7db6b99e0000
Our lives are worth more than theirs says the world's most moral army.
But then he claims superiority because Israel would never use their own citizens as shields but that may be because Israel kills their own citizens rather than have them taken hostage. Again this is from the same antisemitic paper
When will the most moral army in the world do something that's just too much for Sam like dropping a bomb on a school killing over 100 people.
Why does anyone give a fuck about what Sam Harris says?
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