Professor Norman Finkelstein, a renowned political scientist and author, initially reacted strongly to the Israeli and Palestinian invasion of Gaza on October 7th, 2023. In a series of tweets, he expressed his deep concern and condemnation of the violence. Finkelstein, who has been a vocal critic of Israeli policies towards Palestine for decades, called for an immediate ceasefire and urged both sides to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. In his initial reaction, Finkelstein accused Israel of committing war crimes and violating international law. He pointed out that the Israeli military had targeted civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Finkelstein also criticized the international community for failing to hold Israel accountable for its actions and called for a more robust response from the United Nations and other world powers. However, as the situation in Gaza continued to escalate, Finkelstein's t...