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German commentator sparks debate with 'but' on Gaza remarks
Original: GAZA: "I feel for the people in Gaza, but..."
German journalist Constantin Schreiber is drawing wide attention for commentary on Gaza framed around the phrase "I feel for the people in Gaza, but...", a formulation commonly used before voicing reservations about public sympathy or discussion of the war. The remarks have drawn more than 100,000 engagements, with audiences divided between those who share the sentiment and those who criticise qualifying expressions of compassion for civilians in Gaza.
Why now: The war in Gaza remains highly contested, and commentary that qualifies sympathy for civilians provokes strong reactions on both sides.
Evidence
- GAZA: "I feel for the people in Gaza, but..." · Constantin Schreiber · 100.7K
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