In a remarkable show of solidarity, people across Britain united in support of Palestine over the weekend, condemning Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza. These demonstrations, organized by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups, transcended borders, stretching from London to Aberdeen and encompassing towns and cities of all sizes. The people came out in force, determined to send a clear message.
Defying State and Media Propaganda
These protests were a powerful response, defying the relentless pro-Israel propaganda campaign by the British state and politicians from all parties. The monopoly media, along with the BBC, played their part in this narrative. Their goal? To justify the occupation, Israeli apartheid, and war crimes, while legitimizing Britain’s role in supporting imperialism across the Middle East.
Blaming the Victims
The blame game reached new heights, as attempts were made to shift responsibility away from the real culprits: the far-right Netanyahu government, the suffocation of Gaza, and the historic injustices inflicted upon the Palestinian people. Palestinians unfairly blamed for their own suffering, ignoring the fact that their response was predictable, given the ongoing military occupation, apartheid, and relentless attacks.
“Israel’s apartheid policy contradicts Palestinian pluralism. Modi’s shift to an Israel-friendly foreign policy, supporting their actions in Gaza, is intolerable.”- ANJAN BERA(PROFESSOR OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION,CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY)
Media Bias and Manufactured Consensus
The media’s portrayal of Palestine has manufactured to maintain a biased consensus. Any Palestinian response to their oppression, no matter how small, becomes a pretext for Israel to launch disproportionate retribution using advanced US-provided weaponry, even against civilians.
Fighting for the Truth
The ruling class works diligently to maintain this consensus in Britain, resorting to hypocritical moralizing and attempts to label opponents of Israel’s policies as anti-Semitic. Such efforts trivialize real anti-Semitism and conflate Jewish people with the Israeli state. The Tory government’s threats to criminalize support for Palestine are just another facet of this ideological campaign. In line with their broader assault on democratic rights and civil liberties.
Uniting Against Oppression
Opposition to Israel is not anti-Semitic, as demonstrated by the many Jewish individuals worldwide. Who actively oppose Israeli apartheid and participated in the weekend’s demonstrations. This is a testament to the power of working people to overcome ruling-class propaganda, transcending race and religion.
Imperialism and Solidarity
The key to building this global solidarity is an understanding of imperialism’s role in upholding capitalist society. This understanding enables us to challenge ruling-class attempts to manipulate narratives. And divert attention from the reality of oppressors and the oppressed.
Defending Anti-Imperialism and Working-Class Solidarity
The ruling class’s media campaign seeks to distort the concepts of imperialism and solidarity. But we must remain steadfast in our anti-imperialism and working-class internationalism. As we join forces to oppose Israeli aggression, end the occupation, and support the struggle for a free Palestine.
Let us unitedly prey for stop this barbaric attack on the civilians, children’s,women’s and restore peace with immediate effect.
