from Puddinghelmet@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 23 May 10:42
https://lemmy.world/post/47244789
Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir abuses and terrorizes handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists for days | BBC News
That israeli minister Ben-Gvir posted the abuse on his own twitter account: xcancel.com/itamarbengvir/…/2057046925417824697#m
If they do this to human rights activists in broad daylight, imagine what they do to Palestinians when none is looking…
When journalists, aid workers, and civilians seeking to provide humanitarian aid are detained, mistreated, or intimidated, the international community must not remain silent.
Human rights are not a selective principle that applies only when it is politically convenient. It is precisely in difficult times that the rule of law must be upheld.
The question is not only what happened, but also why so many governments and politicians continue to look the other way as more and more testimonies come to light.
History will judge not only those who committed injustices, but also those who remained silent while it was happening.
Dutch News reporter who joined Flotilla shares his experience: youtube.com/shorts/iBEddBAuDR0
Injuries: reddit.com/…/turkish_flotilla_activists_have_fina…
BBC video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjRwBcbuubU
Why is Trump protecting Israels abuse and terror from European sanctions? Americans cant be bothered to force trumps hand with strikes? Meanwhile Europeans: (who also strike for way less)
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You know it’s fucked up when bibi started to call him off
It's for image.
Yup, Israel is obviously a terrorist regime, but maintaining the outward appearance of victimhood and ‘just defending themselves’ is imperative.
If you see Bibi’s statement about it, he only condemns that the actions aren’t in line with “Israel’s values” (which is bullshit), but goes on to say that all of these flotilla members are Hamas operatives and that they should be punished.
So speaking out of both sides of his mouth in the same breath.
He could fire ben gvir but he is ok with how activists was tortured and just pretrnd to be outraged.
He’s done this before. He did it with the flotilla that Gretta was on. Dude has a well proven track record of being a piece of shit. I’m not sure why everyone seems to care THIS time.
Not the best look when a representative of your government is out kicking handcuffed protesters.
Am from Russia and seed this my whole life
It’s always these old, limpdick, unimpressive pieces of refuse who really, really enjoy fucking with people who can’t fight back. Reminds me of the people here in the US who think they’re the master race, but obviously haven’t gone for a jog since grade school.
What about all the young IOF prison guards that gang up and systemically rape and beat Palestinian prisoners?
Ben-Gvir plays the role of scapegoat for the entire apartheid regime here. He’s the easy to condemn lunatic that allows pro-apartheid western politicians to appear like they are doing something.
Mmmmhmmmm can we hang him?
It’s interesting that mainstream TV news in the country I’m in - Portugal - was (finally) literally outright saying those people were “kidnapped by the Israeli Authorities in international waters”.
You will notice that the BBC, of course, just says the flotilla was “intercepted” and these people were “detained”, never once calling the victims actually “victims” (Really! Search for it in the text: the word does not appear once) and instead calling them “activists” and “participants”.
Those were the words used by the Italian president as well. Given that his role is mainly ceremonial and diplomatic, it’s a strong choice of words.
What can I say beyond that this guy needs to be tossed in front of the icc and then locked up forever