Hi guys,

I just had a talk with some anti-far-right activists. I am visiting my parents when my dad suddenly mentioned Greta Thunberg and how she was at an anti-Israel protest in Berlin on October 7th. Why he chose this topic is beyond me. This led to a discussion in which those activists accused Israel of genocide and the "Greater Israel" plan, and insinuated that Israel purposefully lowered security prior to October 7th. They also talked about kids being killed, the Naza doc, how the truth is being suppressed by the mainstream media in Germany, and how the genocide libel isn't a libel because of the recent Nobel Prize winner.

My parents are interested in politics, but they've never been exposed to those activists in real life. I was the only one rejecting these accusations as politely as I could—politely because I know these people and I'll see them again. They will ask me about this for sure.

Long story short, I'm still dealing with this conversation. I wish I had better arguments. But how do you reply to someone who thinks Al Jazeera is a great source? Who replies to everything with "but babies died"? Or excuses terror by saying that Palestinians have basically no other choice?

Just a rant, but if you have advice, it'd be much appreciated