Putting 'Human Animals' on 'a Diet' and 'Mowing the Lawn': The West's Unforgivable Support for Israel's Dehumanization and Annihilation of Palestinians

The West's support for Israel reveals a disturbing truth: "never again" has become "again and again", but this time, with their tacit approval.

As the atrocities unfurl in the streets of Gaza, the world watches in abject horror, caught between the stark realities of human suffering and the disquieting silence of those who hold the reins of power. The Western world, led by the United States, continues its eerie acquiescence, a chilling reminder of a past where it stood shoulder to shoulder with the South African apartheid regime. This deafening silence reverberates through the annals of history, echoing a disturbing pattern of approval for oppressive forces.

Bolstered by this tacit approval, the Israeli Defense Forces continue their relentless assault against the Palestinians. The chilling echoes of the words of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, degrading Palestinians as "human animals", ring loud in the night. It is a haunting reminder of the language used by history's most oppressive leaders, a grim harbinger of genocides past.

Yet, the West's unwavering support for Israel persists, seemingly impervious to the glaring violations of human rights. As the walls of the homes in Gaza crumble, so too does the facade of Western morality. The United States, in its provision of military aid and political sanctuary, has become an enabler of this ongoing violence, a silent accomplice to the devastation.

Even the Western media, self-deluding champions of free speech, seem to have forgotten their sacred duty. Influential organizations like AIPAC wield their power over the media landscape, suffocating criticism of Israel and promoting a narrative that veers dangerously away from the truth. This is a direct affront to the First Amendment, the bedrock of the so-called ‘free world’.

Yet, even in these somber times, a glimmer of hope emerges. Solidarity for the Palestinian people is growing, a global movement borne out of shared outrage and empathy. Protests have erupted across continents, voices united in their demand for an end to the violence and recognition of Palestinian rights. This global outcry has led some nations, like South Africa, to take a stand against the atrocities.

As the conflict escalates, the US flexes its military muscle, an ominous sign of its readiness to stoke the fires of war. The deployment of warships, the silent glide of nuclear submarines, the menacing presence of aircraft carriers, all signal the US's willingness to fuel the conflict. This aggressive stance risks pushing the region into a broader war and deepens the already profound complicity of the US in these atrocities.

In the belly of this beast, a spark of conscience flickers. Service members in the US military are starting to question their roles. As the specter of participating in a war that supports a genocidal campaign looms large, some are reconsidering their allegiance. As the American populace grows increasingly critical of Israel's actions, these sentiments seep into the ranks of the military, a mirror reflecting the nation's changing mood. This could signal a seismic shift in the role of the US military in the conflict.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza plunges into the abyss. Access to the bare necessities of survival—food, water, medical care—grows ever more scarce. The Israeli government's "humanitarian pauses" are nothing more than a cruel farce, a four-hour respite that barely scratches the surface of the aid required. The people of Gaza continue to bear the brunt of this relentless assault, their plight a testament to the inhumanity of the conflict.

The politicians of the West, who stand solemnly at Holocaust memorials, uttering the words "never again" with a seemingly sincere resolve, are the very same individuals who today turn a blind eye to the ethnic cleansing and genocide of Palestinians. Their hypocrisy is as chilling as it is glaring; they appear to have conveniently forgotten the lessons of history, lessons they themselves loudly proclaim. Their "never again" is not a universal pledge against all forms of genocide and ethnic cleansing. Rather, it is a selective promise, extended only to those they deem worthy. The painful irony is that the embers of one of history's most horrific genocides are now being stoked into the flames of another. The West's politicians have abdicated their moral responsibility, revealing a disturbing truth: "never again" has become "again and again", but this time, with their tacit approval.