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Apologists for the Gaza massacre
Morning Star political editor John Haylett says there can be no excuse for those defending Israel's lethal violence against the Palestinians

“WHAT a glorious day. Remember this moment,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enthused as he addressed large crowds in Jerusalem to celebrate the opening of the US embassy.

“President Trump, by recognising history, you have made history. All of us are deeply moved. All of us are deeply grateful,” Netanyahu gushed.

As he spoke, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) snipers, secure in fortified positions on top of berms constructed to offer a superior sight of protests taking place in Gaza, shot unarmed Palestinian civilians while other IDF personnel rained tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets on them.

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