In Gaza, we’ve seen horror unfold with global powers’ support. Is that a blueprint for horror elsewhere?
For now, it is Palestinians who are being killed and displaced. But ideologies of supremacy and domination threaten us all
TL;DR
- Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is implementing harsh measures against Palestinian prisoners, including AI-generated propaganda videos and plans for a new prison with a crocodile moat.
- Despite a perceived shift in global opinion towards a more sympathetic view of Palestinian rights, Israel has accelerated occupation and settler attacks.
- The past three years have seen an escalation of violence against Palestinians, described as certifiable genocide, with Israeli officials openly discussing ethnic cleansing.
- Western democracies continue to support Israel with arms and intelligence, despite widespread knowledge and rejection of the actions in Palestine, and undermine international institutions that seek justice for Palestinians.
- The author draws a parallel between current events and historical colonial practices, suggesting that Israel's actions may be a test case or blueprint for future actions against other populations.
- The ideologies of supremacy and domination driving these actions threaten global civil society and international organizations.