{"id":34828,"date":"2024-05-31T16:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idea.membrane.com\/songwriter\/?p=34828"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:37:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:37:19","slug":"flattened-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/songwriter\/2024\/05\/31\/flattened-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Flattened"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/Flattened.mp3\"> Flattened.mp3<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/multimedia\/Flattened.mp4\"> Flattened.mp4<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[Intro]<br \/>\nbatat waghita&#8217;a!<br \/>\nbatat waghita&#8217;a!<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 1]<br \/>\nBombs raining down<br \/>\nWomen and children&#8217;s pieces<br \/>\nHardly can be found<br \/>\nA humanitarian thesis<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSaddened<br \/>\nFlattened<br \/>\nUtterly destroyed<br \/>\nGenocide enjoyed<br \/>\n[Bridge]<br \/>\nTime for international action<br \/>\nIn dire need of compassion<\/p>\n<p>[Instrumental]<\/p>\n<p>[Verse 2]<br \/>\nAll the homes in ruins<br \/>\nThe fools shelled the schools<br \/>\nWar-crime shoe-ins<br \/>\nNeed to enforce the rules<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSaddened<br \/>\nFlattened<br \/>\nUtterly destroyed<br \/>\nGenocide enjoyed<br \/>\n[Bridge]<br \/>\nTime for international action<br \/>\nIn dire need of compassion<\/p>\n<p>[Instrumental]<\/p>\n<p>[Bridge]<br \/>\nTime for international action<br \/>\nIn dire need of compassion<br \/>\nThis war criminal fashion<br \/>\nIs in need of swift reaction<br \/>\nTried on genocide<\/p>\n<p>[Instrumental]<\/p>\n<p>[Chorus]<br \/>\nSaddened<br \/>\nFlattened<br \/>\nUtterly destroyed<br \/>\nGenocide enjoyed<br \/>\n[Outro]<br \/>\nTime for international action<br \/>\nIn dire need of compassion<\/p>\n<p>A HISTORICAL NOTE<br \/>\n<strong>May 31, 2024 &#8212; Israel&#8217;s War on Gaza: Most of Jabalia Refugee Camp &#8216;in Ruins&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In a devastating escalation of the ongoing conflict, Israel&#8217;s 20-day military operation in the Gaza Strip has left much of the Jabalia refugee camp in ruins. The assault has resulted in the destruction of more than 1,000 homes, as confirmed by civil defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal. The extensive damage has rendered countless families homeless and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in the region.<\/p>\n<p>International condemnation of the operation has been swift and severe. Dozens of United Nations experts have called for &#8220;decisive international action&#8221; against Israel, including the imposition of sanctions and an arms embargo. These experts have specifically highlighted the assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah, which has been widely condemned due to its severe impact on civilians.<\/p>\n<h3>Context and Implications<\/h3>\n<p>The destruction of the Jabalia refugee camp is a stark illustration of the broader humanitarian toll of the conflict. Jabalia, one of the most densely populated areas in Gaza, is home to tens of thousands of refugees who have already been displaced multiple times. The latest wave of violence has further compounded their suffering.<\/p>\n<h3>Calls for Accountability<\/h3>\n<p>The UN experts\u2019 demand for sanctions and an arms embargo reflects growing international frustration with the lack of accountability in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They argue that such measures are necessary to pressure Israel into complying with international law and to prevent further escalation.<\/p>\n<h3>Broader Impact<\/h3>\n<p>The destruction in Jabalia is part of a larger pattern of violence that has seen significant civilian infrastructure in Gaza damaged or destroyed. Schools, hospitals, and residential buildings have not been spared, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis characterized by shortages of food, water, and medical supplies.<\/p>\n<h3>International Response<\/h3>\n<p>The international community, including humanitarian organizations and several governments, has been vocal in its condemnation of the violence. There have been calls for immediate ceasefire negotiations and for renewed efforts towards a long-term political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The flattening of the Jabalia refugee camp is a tragic chapter in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The international community faces a critical moment to address the root causes of the violence and to take concrete steps towards peace and justice for the affected populations.<\/p>\n<h3>From the album &#8220;Tempered Response&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/membrane.com\/The_Beatless_Sense_Mongers\/\">The Beatless Sense Mongers<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/kingarthur.com\/MegaEpix-Enormous\/\">MegaEpix Enormous<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flattened.mp3 Flattened.mp4 [Intro] batat waghita&#8217;a! batat waghita&#8217;a! 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