How October 7 Unmasked the True Terrorists of The Middle East.

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It’s been a partnership that has waged a brutal campaign of expansionism, occupation, and targetted assassinations – always masked as "self-defence" but now seen for what it truly is—a systematic drive to dominate the region at any cost.

Since Israel’s creation in 1948, it has pursued a relentless agenda of ethnic cleansing and territorial expansion, uprooting more than 700,000 Palestinians during the Nakba, followed by decades, a quest to expand its borders through military occupation, illegal settlements, and apartheid policies which have rendered Palestinians as second-class citizens in their own homeland – this has been an ongoing project of Zionist expansionism, with the aim to control the Middle East.

When Hamas launched a large-scale operation against Israeli forces last year, it was a direct response to decades of occupation, apartheid, and violent subjugation. It wasn’t an unprovoked attack but a desperate cry for freedom from a people who have been trapped under an Israeli-imposed blockade for 17 years, subjected to regular bombardments, and deprived of basic human rights.

The West's portrayal of it as a “terrorist massacre” disregards the daily, ongoing terror faced by Palestinians—bombings, home demolitions, arbitrary arrests, and the killing of civilians.

For decades, the narrative of “self-defence” has been weaponised to justify the most heinous acts of violence, from bombings that level entire city blocks in Gaza to assassinations of political leaders in Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, by Israel and the US.

October 7 also cast a harsh light on Israel's wider pattern of aggression across the region, which has gone largely unchallenged. In Lebanon, Israel has repeatedly launched unlawful and illegal attacks, violating Lebanese sovereignty and targetting Hezbollah, while inflicting significant civilian casualties. The attacks aren’t isolated incidents but part of Israel’s strategy to suppress any form of resistance to its regional dominance.

The assassination of Imad Mughniyeh, Hezbollah commander Faoud Shukr, and other high-profile targets—including Hamas leaders like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh—are framed as counter-terrorism but what they really are, is, targeted state executions meant to weaken and intimidate Arab resistance.

The assassination of Iranian generals, notably Qasem Soleimani in a US-Israel coordinated drone strike in Baghdad, further demonstrates the lengths to which these powers will go to maintain dominance in the region. Israel’s recent escalation in Syria, including the bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, and attacks on Iranian positions, has been part of a campaign to undermine Iranian influence and assert control over the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.

Yesterday's escalatory bombing attack by Israel on Iran underscores Israel's willingness to provoke broader regional conflicts, with the US's tacit or direct support.

America’s complicity in Israel’s crimes is undeniable. US foreign policy has consistently aligned with Israeli interests, whether through diplomatic support or military interventions that have destabilised the region. The Iraq War, sanctions on Syria, and the military presence in Lebanon have all served to weaken Arab nations while strengthening Israel’s strategic position.

October 7 should be understood not as the starting point of violence but as a moment that exposed the layers of aggression, deceit, and oppression that have long defined the Israeli-US alliance in the Middle East. Portraying Arabs as the primary aggressors has been a deliberate narrative constructed to justify Israeli and American wars, occupations, and covert operations. It has obscured who the real terrorists are—state actors who employ massive military power, intelligence operations, and economic coercion to maintain control.

For decades, the narrative of “self-defence” has been weaponised to justify the most heinous acts of violence, from bombings that level entire city blocks in Gaza to assassinations of political leaders in Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, by Israel and the US. It’s been rhetoric that has provided cover for genocidal policies which have aimed to erase Palestinian resistance and ensure Israeli hegemony over the Middle East.

The language of “terrorism” has been selectively applied to non-state actors while state-led terror is normalised, and even celebrated, throughout the Western.

The true sources of terror in the Middle East are not Hamas, Hezbollah, or Iran, but the systemic violence of the Israeli state, reinforced by US imperialism. It’s the combination of military might, economic dominance, and political manipulation that has perpetuated a cycle of violence and war and prevented any meaningful path to peace. The global community must confront the reality that this conflict is not about defence, but about occupation, expansion, and the unrelenting ambition to control the region.

While global awareness continues to grow, so too does the urgency to demand accountability from the real aggressors – Israel and America along with its allies. The international community must reject the false narrative of “Arab terrorism” and address the ongoing state terror that has devastated millions of lives.

It’s not the Arabs who have been the terrorists, but rather the architects of colonial expansion, supported by American power, that have destabilised the region and inflicted unimaginable suffering on its people.


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From French Underground to Hezbollah: Resistance Reframed, Not Terrorism

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So how is it then that this pride has manifested into humiliating embarrassment, where, as a nation, Australia is now exhibiting levels of ignorance and naivety so disturbing that it is beginning to resemble American stupidity—apologies to all my American friends?

Two days ago, Australian protestors in Melbourne attended a rally against the ongoing slaughter and terror being enacted by Israel toward Palestine and now Lebanon. Israel’s plans for expansionism bear no limits. It has stolen Palestine, and now it wants to steal Lebanon. Among those protesting were people waving Hezbollah flags.

Australia is a democracy—a place of free speech where the right to speak your mind is allowed. Well, it appears as a nation, Australia has descended into becoming an authoritarian state, if not fully, then partially. Freedom of speech is acceptable only if you conform to the narratives of the state.

Australia is in trouble, and so are those Hezbollah flag-waving protestors whose only act was waving flags. But to Australia’s Attorney General, Mark Dreyfus, a proud Zionist Jew it seems, waving Hezbollah flags warrants a knock on the door from the Australian Federal Police.

Dreyfus, like many Australians and the West, remains ignorant of what and who Hezbollah are and do, having been captured by Zionist and US propaganda, deliberately designed, as always, to demonise anyone who stands against them.

The war between Israel and resistance movements like Hamas and Hezbollah continues to be framed by Western governments and media as part of a broader war on terrorism. However, the realities and the contexts in which these groups arise suggest Israel and the US are engaged in a war they can’t win. This war isn’t simply a military struggle—it’s rooted in decades of occupation, repression, and the legitimate desire for national liberation. The forces of resistance, driven by deeply entrenched historical and ideological foundations, can’t be defeated by the US and Israel.

Like the French Resistance during World War II, Hamas and Hezbollah are fighting not just for political power but for survival, justice, and freedom from occupation—making the war that Israel and the US have unleashed not just unwinnable, but unsustainable.

Both Israel and the US have always believed superior military power can defeat resistance movements like Hamas and Hezbollah. Over the decades, they’ve unleashed devastating military campaigns, resulting in the destruction of civilian infrastructure, the deaths of thousands of civilians, and mass displacement. The US and its allies, like the UK, believe that through overwhelming force, they can stamp out the resistance.

History, however, has shown military might alone is insufficient to defeat deeply rooted, popular resistance movements.

Central to any resistance movement is the experience of deep and prolonged oppression. Hamas and Hezbollah arose not because of an inherent desire for violence, but because of the conditions created by Israel’s occupation and the US’s support of Israeli policies.

Hamas was born out of the First Intifada in 1987. After decades of Israeli military occupation, expanding settlements, and political disenfranchisement, Palestinians saw no other choice but to resist. The violence and displacement that Palestinians experienced, particularly in events like the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacres in Lebanon, left many convinced that armed resistance was the only way forward.

Similarly, Hezbollah was formed in response to the Israeli invasion of Lebanon and its subsequent occupation of the southern part of the country. Israel’s military incursions, combined with the West’s indifference to the suffering of the Lebanese, created fertile ground for Hezbollah to grow into a formidable resistance movement.

Like the French underground, Hamas and Hezbollah are motivated by a desire to liberate their people from occupation—a cause that gives them deep popular legitimacy.

Western governments and media have long sought to paint these resistance movements as nothing more than terrorist organisations. It’s an appalling narrative that serves to justify Israel’s military operations and the West’s complicity in occupation, ignoring why these groups exist. The West has constructed a narrative that conveniently frames Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorists while turning a blind eye to the decades of occupation, repression, and violence inflicted on Palestinians and Lebanese people.

The West’s narrative downplays the fact that the existence of Hamas and Hezbollah is rooted in decades of failed diplomacy and systemic violence, portraying them as mindless terrorists rather than a resistance that mirrors many historical precedents. The framing of them as terrorist organisations allows Israel and the US to deflect attention from their actions, like violations of international law, the expansion of illegal settlements, and the imposition of a suffocating blockade on Gaza.

No more glaring example of the West’s ignorance is the belief that the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, spells the end of the organisation. It’s an assumption that reveals such a profound level of ignorance about Hezbollah’s structure, ideological foundation, and the resilience of its supporters. Hezbollah isn’t a cult of personality, nor does its strength rest with one man, albeit Hassan Nasrallah is viewed not only as a political giant but as the greatest Arab leader of all time. Hezbollah is deeply entrenched in the community it represents and has a highly organised structure with layers of leadership.

Nasrallah, who has led Hezbollah since the early 1990s, was undoubtedly a powerful figure, but he ensured that the movement is far from a one-man operation. Just as leaders in the French Resistance were often replaced after their deaths or captures, Nasrallah has trained successors who could easily step into his shoes. His death has galvanised Hezbollah further, strengthening its resolve rather than diminishing it.

Believing Hezbollah will crumble without Nasrallah reflects the West’s failure to understand how resistance movements work. They’re driven by ideological commitments and popular support that can’t be easily dismantled by the removal of a single leader. The notion that Nasrallah’s death has diminished and weakened Hezbollah isn’t only naive but also demonstrates a fundamental ignorance of the complex dynamics of resistance and the motivations sustaining them.

Why Israel and the US can’t win this war rests with their failure to address the root causes. Military might can destroy buildings and take lives, but it cannot extinguish the desire for freedom and justice. The oppression, occupation, and massacres that sparked the formation of Hamas and Hezbollah continue to fuel their existence. No amount of airstrikes, ground invasions, or political demonisation will erase the historical memory of displacement or the reality of living under occupation.

History has repeatedly shown that resistance movements born out of genuine grievances are incredibly difficult, if not impossible, to defeat militarily. The French Resistance persisted despite Nazi efforts to crush it, and after years of struggle, it ultimately played a key role in liberating France. Similarly, Hamas and Hezbollah continue to gain strength, especially as Israel’s occupation drags on and the suffering of Palestinians and Lebanese people remains unaddressed.

Each Israeli or US military operation that results in civilian casualties or the destruction of homes only strengthens the resolve of these resistance groups. The more Israel attempts to crush Hamas in Gaza or Hezbollah in Lebanon, the more popular support they gain. The French Resistance grew in response to Nazi atrocities, and Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements are continuously bolstered by the ongoing repression they face.

One of the most glaring problems the West faces is its profound ignorance of history. The assumption that military solutions can bring about lasting peace or victory ignores the lessons of past wars, where resistance movements have outlasted far superior military powers.

The US and Israel are repeating the mistakes of past empires, believing their military dominance will break the will of those fighting for their freedom. But as with the French Resistance during World War II, the spirit of resistance among Palestinians and Lebanese cannot be subdued.

Furthermore, US policymakers consistently underestimate the extent to which these movements are supported by local populations. Hezbollah, for instance, is not simply a militia—it is a political party with deep social roots in Lebanon, particularly among the Shiite population.

It runs schools, hospitals, and social services, providing vital support in areas neglected by the central government. Hamas is not just a militant group but also a political organisation that provides social services and infrastructure in Gaza. The Western narrative, which paints these groups as purely terroristic, ignores the role they play in their communities and the popular support they command.

Israel and the US are fighting a war they cannot win because they are trying to suppress movements that are fighting for their people’s survival and liberation. The French Resistance couldn’t be defeated by military force alone, and neither can Hamas or Hezbollah. They represent not just political factions but deep-seated resistance to occupation and foreign control, driven by the same forces that have historically fueled resistance movements across the world.

Unless Israel and the US are willing to address the underlying causes of this conflict—the occupation, the denial of Palestinian statehood, and the systemic repression of Palestinian and Lebanese populations—they will continue to face growing resistance. Every military strike, every massacre, and every expansion of settlements only strengthens the resolve of those fighting against these injustices.

In the end, the West’s belief it can bomb its way to peace is historically ignorant. The war between Israel and resistance movements like Hamas and Hezbollah can’t be resolved through military means alone.

It’s a war born of occupation and repression, and it will continue as long as those conditions persist. History has shown time and again that resistance movements don’t die easily—and they certainly don’t die when their people are still fighting for justice.


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There’s an undeniable level of stupidity about Piers Morgan that extends beyond the extremes of palpability.

Morgan is a shill on display - a fool for the world to see, but just as his stupidity is overwhelmingly consuming, Morgan is also dangerous.  Whether he recognises it or not, his voice is culpable of creating and inciting both evil and hatred.

Sitting Pretty: Morgan doing an interview with UK's PM in 2023

Morgan has become a figurehead in modern media for promoting skewed narratives that support Western imperialism and overlook the harsh realities of global conflicts. His platform, which claims to promote free speech and hard-hitting journalism, has instead perpetuated dangerous misinformation—particularly regarding the Ukraine-Russia war and the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon and Palestine. It not only distorts facts but fuels racism, xenophobia, and the acceptance of genocidal policies, making him an increasingly dangerous voice in today’s media landscape.

His most recent interview with Professor John Mearsheimer underscores just how harmful his platform has become. Mearsheimer, a renowned international relations scholar, is well-known for his "realist" views on global power politics and his criticisms of NATO and US foreign policy. In the interview, Morgan consistently framed the Ukraine-Russia conflict in a simplistic, distorted narrative, disregarding the deeper historical and geopolitical context that Mearsheimer was attempting to highlight.


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It's clear Morgan's vile dissembling stuns Mearsheimer.



Rather than offer an insightful debate or drawing attention to the complexities of the situation, Morgan used his platform to further propagate misleading, inflammatory rhetoric that reinforces Western interventionist policies and vilifies Russia.

One of the most significant failings of commentators like Morgan is their refusal to present the full truth behind the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Far from being a simple case of Russian aggression, Russia’s actions in Ukraine were a direct response to the mounting threat posed by NATO’s and the US’s encroachment on its borders. It’s a critical fact Morgan consistently ignores in his [intentionally] oversimplified framing of the conflict.

The US and NATO's push to place military forces and infrastructure right on Russia’s doorstep was an existential threat to Russian security. For years, Russia warned against NATO's expansion and the possibility of Ukraine becoming a NATO member—an outcome that would have effectively surrounded Russia with hostile forces. These warnings were repeatedly dismissed by the West, leaving Russia with no choice but to defend its national security interests. To portray Russia's actions as unprovoked aggression, as Morgan does in his interview with Mearsheimer, is a gross misrepresentation of the geopolitical realities at play.  (Not to mention an indecent lack of elementary fairness.—Ed)

Mearsheimer attempted to bring attention to these critical details, emphasising that NATO’s expansion and the West's disregard for Russian security concerns were pivotal factors in the escalation of the conflict. However, Morgan largely dismissed or downplayed these points, insisting on a narrative that positions Russia as the sole aggressor, while painting the West as innocent defenders of democracy. His one-sided portrayal not only distorts the truth but also exacerbates anti-Russian sentiment, contributing to the growing tide of Russophobia in the West.

By refusing to engage with the complexities of the situation, Morgan’s coverage encourages a dangerous form of jingoism that could escalate international tensions even further.


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Piers' wives: Morgan showing off his reward for being an establishment shill. (TGP screenshot)


Morgan’s distortion of facts is not limited to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. When it comes to Israel’s ongoing aggression against Lebanon and Palestine, Morgan’s narrative is equally dangerous and one-sided. Israel’s repeated military assaults on Lebanon, particularly its frequent air raids, are acts of aggression that violate international law and terrorize civilians. These attacks are not defensive measures, as Morgan often suggests, but calculated efforts to maintain Israeli dominance in the region and suppress resistance to its occupation.

In his interview with Mearsheimer, Morgan missed yet another opportunity to delve into the realities of Israel’s constant military aggression, especially toward Lebanon and its pager terrorism attack. Hezbollah, a resistance movement that emerged in response to Israel's brutal occupation of Lebanon, is often vilified in Western media as a terrorist organisation. In reality, Hezbollah plays a critical role in defending Lebanon's sovereignty and protecting Palestinian civilians from Israel’s ongoing atrocities. However, Morgan, like much of the Western media, continues to downplay Israel's repeated violations of Lebanese and Palestinian rights while framing any act of defense by Hezbollah or Palestinian resistance as terrorism.

By refusing to acknowledge Israel’s role as an aggressor, Morgan perpetuates a disturbingly dangerous narrative that dehumanises Palestinians and Lebanese civilians. His interview with Mearsheimer could have explored the nuances of Hezbollah’s role in defending Lebanon and the reasons behind Palestinian resistance, but instead, Morgan clung to simplistic, inflammatory rhetoric that ignores the root causes of the conflict.

But perhaps the most glaring failure of Morgan’s commentary lies in his treatment of the Israeli occupation of Gaza. The situation in Gaza is not merely a conflict—it is a genocide. Israel’s blockade of Gaza, combined with its frequent military assaults, has created one of the worst humanitarian crises in modern history. The people of Gaza are living in an open-air prison, subjected to continuous airstrikes, economic deprivation, and systemic violence. Yet Morgan consistently downplays this reality, framing Palestinian resistance as terrorism while ignoring the root causes of their struggle.

Mearsheimer's academic perspective, which could have illuminated the broader context of Israeli apartheid and the genocide in Gaza, was side-stepped in the interview. Morgan's refusal to discuss or even acknowledge Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza highlights how his platform is complicit in the normalisation of war crimes. By choosing to frame Palestinians as aggressors without addressing the overwhelming brutality they face, Morgan erases the suffering of millions and contributes to the ongoing global indifference to Palestinian genocide.

The most troubling aspect of Morgan’s media presence is the influence he wields over public opinion. His platform reaches millions, and his narratives are often accepted without question by his audience. By presenting biased and untruthful accounts of these complex geopolitical issues, Morgan is not just misleading his viewers—he is helping to shape a dangerous and racist worldview that fuels hatred and division.

Morgan’s most recent interview with Mearsheimer serves as a prime example of how media figures like him perpetuate dangerously simplified narratives that contribute to global instability. His refusal to engage with the real causes of the Ukraine-Russia conflict or acknowledge the legitimacy of Palestinian and Lebanese resistance movements only serves to reinforce Western imperialist agendas and dehumanise those who suffer under occupation and aggression.

Morgan’s one-sided portrayal of Ukraine, Israel, and Palestine distorts the truth in ways that dehumanize entire populations. His rhetoric stokes anti-Russian sentiment, fuels Islamophobia, and downplays the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This kind of reporting is not just irresponsible—it is dangerous.

The remedy for voices like Morgan is responsible journalism—journalism that presents the full picture, acknowledges the complexities of geopolitical conflicts, and refuses to simplify issues into good-versus-evil narratives. The role of the media should be to inform, not to incite hatred or support imperialist agendas.


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West’s Imperialism Pushes World Toward Annihilation

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If you’re staring out of your window, you’ll notice action of a different sort. Not unlike the millions around the world witnessing the same thing – the peaceful bustle of daily life.

For those in other parts of the world, their hustle is marred by death, destruction, violence, poverty, and misery — the fallout from geopolitical conflicts, interventions, and power struggles. Tragedies that are the result of the West's unrelenting indulgence in military intervention, economic exploitation, and the imposition of foreign policies prioritising self-interest over the well-being of vulnerable countries.

The cost of this pursuit of dominance is borne by the innocent, who are left to navigate the devastation in the wake of Western terror. With global tensions escalating, political analysts, activists, and people the world over are now sounding the alarm: we sit perilously close to self-destruction.

Decades of policies by the US and UK, both complicit in facilitating a volatile geopolitical climate, have fomented global instability. Their support for Israel, despite its violations of international law and war crimes, has allowed wars to expand, with human suffering intensifying across Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, and beyond. The world now teeters on the brink of annihilation — a disaster due to unchecked Western hegemony.

The US and UK have played pivotal roles in shaping the global landscape, not only through warped diplomacy but military interventions, arms deals, and covert operations in some of the world’s most fragile regions. And while they pride themselves as champions of democracy and peace, their actions tell a far more ominous story.

Since Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine in 1948, thanks to a malevolent Britain, Israel has been central in all the Middle East’s wars, with Palestinian territories enduring the brunt of the violence. The US and UK have given Israel billions in military aid, enabling its ongoing occupation of Palestine and genocide with impunity.

Israel’s war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon are clear examples of state-sponsored terrorism. The 2006 Lebanon war, where Israeli forces bombed civilian infrastructure and killed over 1,000 Lebanese civilians, was a turning point. Similarly, the bombings of Gaza have left more than 300,000 dead and millions impoverished. In both, the burden of Israel’s terror and unchecked war crimes has fallen on the civilian population.

No matter how many UN resolutions have passed, Israel continues to act with impunity - shielded by US and UK diplomatic and military support.

According to Noam Chomsky, renowned philosopher, and political analyst, whose criticism of US foreign policy have spanned decades, the West’s failure to hold Israel accountable has allowed this rogue state to operate with impunity, and the consequences are felt far beyond the Middle East.

“By enabling Israel’s aggressive policies, the US and UK have emboldened a regime that flagrantly disregards international law,” Chomsky said.

The more alarming aspect of the international community’s relative silence in the face of such atrocities, is that while some countries have spoken out, the most powerful ones remain silent — complicit in their indifference.

Israel’s unchecked war crimes send a dangerous message to other rogue states: international law is merely a set of guidelines, not strict rules. This erosion of the rules-based international order has allowed conflicts to fester, destabilising regions and edging the world closer to catastrophe.

Across the Middle East, from Iraq to Syria to Yemen, the scars of intervention run deep. In each case, the US and UK have played central roles, either through direct military involvement or by backing allied governments responsible for human rights abuses and war crimes.

Beyond the Middle East, the war in Ukraine has sparked fears of global conflict. The ongoing proxy war between Russia and the West recalls the Cold War, where smaller nations became battlegrounds for superpower dominance. The West claims to support Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty, the reality is its motive is to attempt to degrade Russia and reassert Western dominance in Eastern Europe.

Ukraine, like Gaza or Lebanon, illustrates how the West’s policies have contributed to global instability. US and UK military support for Ukraine has escalated the conflict, leaving little room for diplomacy.

Countries in the Global South, disillusioned with the international system, view the West as hypocrites — preaching democracy and human rights while enabling regimes like Israel to act without consequence. This disillusionment has sparked new alliances and growing resistance to Western influence - fragmenting the global order.

Leading historian of the Middle East like Dr. Rashid Khalidi and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, assert we are witnessing a tectonic shift in global power dynamics. “Countries like China, Russia, and Iran are positioning themselves as alternatives to Western dominance, heightening the risk of a new global conflict. The world is more divided than ever, and the potential for widespread destruction is real.”

The unchecked support for Israel, destabilisation of the Middle East, and escalating conflicts in Ukraine have all contributed to a world teetering on the edge of disaster.

Activists and academics are calling for greater accountability for both Israel and its Western allies. “We cannot continue down this path,” Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, Palestinian diplomat and long-time advocate for human rights. “If we don’t hold these actors accountable, we’re paving the way for global annihilation. The time for silence is over.”

The world is one decision away from nuclear destruction. When will the international community say, “enough is enough”?


Israel has been depicted (and depicts itself) as overcoming insurmountable odds. Behind this victim fiction is a history of territorial expansion, systemic oppression, military aggression, and mass slaughter — all ignored by the international community.

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Israel: the Fraud



Few issues in the Middle East provoke as much passionate debate as the State of Israel. It is portrayed as a beacon of democracy in a volatile region — an underdog facing constant threat.

Behind the headlines and diplomatic horse-trading lies a more insidious narrative, carefully constructed over a century to obscure its cruel policies toward Palestinians.

Israel is a fraud, reality manipulated to serve powerful international interests while sidelining complex regional truth.

Israel has been depicted (and depicts itself) as overcoming insurmountable odds. Behind this victim fiction is a history of territorial expansion, systemic oppression, military aggression, and mass slaughter — all ignored by the international community. Key facts, like the forced displacement of Palestinians during the Nakba, the systematic expansion of settlements in the West Bank, and the continued occupation of Palestinian territories, have been deliberately omitted or downplayed in mainstream media.

These distortions have allowed Israel to maintain unwavering support from allies like the United States and various European nations, while Palestinians live with the threat of dispossession, kidnap, torture and death.

Israel is no beacon of liberal democracy — it is a State manifested through terror, with bloodlust to 'cleanse' another race. Israel is, ironically, the modern reiteration of Nazi Germany. How could its actions be described as anything else?

The aim of Israel's storytelling of itself as the eternally hunted (and not the hunter) aims to make its genocide of Palestinians a moral and justifiable necessity, what the United States and Western controlled media repeatedly call "defence".

This narrative has shaped public opinion and conned the world into siding with Israel. Speak with facts against Israel, and you’re labelled anti-Semitic or biased.

But a growing international movement of academics, activists, and other voices are demanding a reassessment of Israel’s role in the region, and calling for the freedom of Palestinians, which includes the right to self-determination.

The complicity of the global community in sustaining Israel’s lies results in high-profile organisations, like the United Nations, condemning Israel’s murderous criminality with words instead of consequences.

Billions in donations and military aid continue to flow into Israel, reinforcing its regional dominance. This emboldens Israel to pursue policies that are indefensible under international law.

Peeling back the layers of political deception and historical revisionism shows a more nuanced and unsettling perspective on one of the most contentious conflicts in modern history. The truth is that Israel is a fraud.

—George Hazim


About the writer: George Hazim is a highly regarded investigative journalist renowned for his bold reporting on global conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. He is known for challenging conventional narratives and uncovering hidden truths, with a focus on human rights abuses and geopolitical tensions.
Disclaimer & Statement: This is one article in a series by writers who do not share all opinions and approaches, but strongly agree that human rights is universal, and that the genocide in Palestine must be stopped.

 


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