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  • Allah@lemmy.worldtoWorld News@lemmy.world•Trump says Palestinians have ‘no alternative’ but to leave GazaEnglish
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    3 months ago

    1. Genocide refers to the deliberate destruction of a group based on its identity, as defined by Raphael Lemkin, who introduced the term after witnessing the horrors of Nazi atrocities. The term was legally recognized in 1946 by the United Nations. Genocide includes actions such as killing, causing harm, and inflicting conditions that destroy a group. Israel’s military actions in Gaza are not aimed at destroying the Palestinian population but targeting Hamas, a terrorist organization. Statements from Israeli officials and military practices reinforce that Israel does not intend to harm innocent civilians in Gaza.

    2. Israel’s military response in Gaza is aimed at Hamas, not the Palestinian population, which is not genocide but a defense against a terrorist group that seeks Israel’s destruction. Hamas’s actions represent genocidal intent, targeting Israeli civilians and propagating hatred against Jews. Israel’s actions are consistent with international law, focusing on eliminating Hamas and its military infrastructure in Gaza. The use of significant military force is justified, given Hamas’s attacks on Israel. These actions are not genocide, as they are in direct response to a genocidal attack by Hamas.

    3. Israel’s military efforts are designed to minimize harm to Palestinian civilians, with the IDF issuing warnings before strikes and setting up humanitarian corridors. Despite challenges, Israel’s focus is on protecting civilians by evacuating them from battle zones and providing aid. The actions reflect Israel’s desire to protect civilians from harm while addressing the threat posed by Hamas. Claims of genocidal intent are contradicted by Israel’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The goal is to remove civilians from harm’s way while dismantling Hamas’s infrastructure.

    4. Hamas deliberately places Palestinian civilians in harm’s way to use them as human shields and to manipulate public opinion by inflating civilian casualties. It fires missiles from civilian areas, turning them into legitimate military targets. While Israel aims to avoid civilian harm, it cannot entirely eliminate the risk due to Hamas’s tactics. The responsibility for civilian casualties lies with Hamas, which exacerbates the situation by using civilian sites to shield its operations. Israel’s military actions, while tragic, are legally justified in targeting legitimate military objectives.

    5. Claims of genocide by Israel in Gaza are based on misunderstandings and unverified information. The true circumstances surrounding civilian casualties are unclear due to Hamas’s control of Gaza’s health ministry and its influence on casualty reporting. The real causes of civilian deaths, including whether they were caused by Hamas’s actions or Israeli strikes, are often unclear. Claims of genocide are fueled by misinformation, and the real blame for civilian suffering should lie with Hamas. Efforts to end the suffering in Gaza would be better focused on defeating Hamas, ensuring peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.

  • Allah@lemmy.worldtomemes@lemmy.world•Serverless runs on servers
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    4 months ago

    page 196 of CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

    Serverless

    Another popular architecture is the serverless architecture. Be aware that serverless does not mean that you do not need a server somewhere. Instead, serverless archi- tecture involves using cloud platforms to host and/or to develop code. For example, you might have a serverless app that is distributed in a cloud provider like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Serverless is a cloud computing execution model in which the cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and so on) dynamically manages the allocation and provision- ing of servers. Serverless applications run in stateless containers that are ephemeral and event triggered (fully managed by the cloud provider). AWS Lambda is one of the most popular serverless architectures in the industry.

  • Allah@lemmy.worldtopolitics @lemmy.world•How the Freedom Caucus Rose to Power in Wyoming | A Freedom Caucus bloc has never won control of a state legislative chamber — until now. | Newly ascendant conservatives want to “burn it all down.”
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    4 months ago

    In the late 1970s, psychologist Bruce K. Alexander and his team at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia sought to challenge the prevailing theories about addiction at the time. The standard experiment involved placing a single rat in a small, barren cage with two drink dispensers: one contained plain water and the other had water laced with morphine. Time and again, the isolated rats chose the morphine water, often drinking it to the point of overdose. Alexander hypothesized that these results were influenced by the conditions of the experiment itself. The rats weren’t just drinking morphine; they were drinking to escape their miserable, solitary existence.

    To test this, he designed Rat Park, an experimental setup 200 times larger than a typical lab cage. It was a rat paradise: plenty of space, toys, exercise wheels, and room for 16 to 20 rats to socialize and mate. Once the rats were acclimated, they were given the same choice: plain water or morphine-laced water. Here, Alexander said the environmental effects were crystal clear. No matter how much the researchers tempted the Rat Park rats, they resisted the morphine sugar solution, while the caged rats drank plenty. They concluded that if rats in a reasonably normal environment resist opiate drugs, then the natural affinity idea is wrong.

    Why does isolation have such a powerful effect? The answer lies in the brain itself. Loneliness and deprivation warp the brain’s reward system. In isolation, stress levels spike, and the brain becomes hyper-focused on finding relief. Activities like watching porn or doom scrolling exploit this vulnerability, flooding the brain with dopamine and providing temporary escape. But it’s not just about these distractions. Isolation changes the way the brain processes emotions, disrupts sleep, and diminishes the ability to cope with stress. Over time, these effects compound, leading to anxiety, depression, and even cognitive decline.

    In the Book of Genesis, God says it is not good that man should be alone. I will make him a helper fit for him. This divine declaration highlights something deeply ingrained in human nature: the need for companionship and connection. Modern science has echoed this truth. Studies following the groundbreaking Rat Park experiment have reinforced the power of the environment in shaping behavior. Mice placed in enriched settings, filled with toys, space, and companions, are far less likely to develop addiction-related behaviors. Even animals forced into addiction can recover when moved to these more stimulating environments.

    The COVID-19 pandemic offered a stark reminder of this. As social distancing measures were enforced, rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse soared. People turned to alcohol, drugs, and overeating, not because they lacked willpower, but because they lacked connection. This isn’t a flaw in human nature; it’s a survival mechanism. When deprived of community, the brain seeks other ways to cope. The solution, then, isn’t punishment or shame; it’s creating environments that foster connection and support. Building a Rat Park doesn’t mean creating a physical space for humans; it means cultivating relationships, joining communities, and prioritizing meaningful interactions. It’s about breaking free from the physical, emotional, or societal traps that trap us in cycles of loneliness and despair. Isolation kills your brain, but connection saves it. The good news is that connection is within reach.