Now also American Politicians Openly call for the Genocide of Palestinians: "They All Have to Die".
State Representative Michelle Salzman stated that all Palestinians must die
As Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza, the dehumanization of Palestinians is reaching grotesque proportions. A shocking incident in Florida's House of Representatives recently exposed this dehumanizing rhetoric when state representative Michelle Salzman responded to the question, "How many Palestinians have to die?" with a chilling "all of them." This comment, a call for genocide of 2.2 million people, has faced no consequences, highlighting the blinding bias and complicity of Western powers.
This complicity extends beyond passive acceptance; it is active and deliberate. It is seen in the way Western media portrays the conflict, the way Western governments justify Israel's actions, and in the persistent silencing and dismissal of the Palestinian narrative. The West's support for Israel's onslaught on Palestinian civilians reflects a deep-seated bias and a shocking disregard for Palestinian lives.
The Republican Party, in particular, seems to be championing this indifference towards Palestinian lives. During a recent Republican primary debate, candidates advocated for Israel to "finish the job" with Hamas and to "smoke those terrorists." The candidates are playing to the most base instincts of a minority of the American electorate, seemingly oblivious to the fact that they're advocating for the perpetuation of violence and human rights abuses.
The Democratic establishment, on the other hand, offers Israel unconditional material support while pleading for them to be "nice." The Democrats' approach to the conflict essentially boils down to allowing ethnic cleansing, as long as Israel apologizes for it.
The South African government has taken a bold step by recalling its diplomats from Israel and calling for a UN peacekeeping force in Palestine. The state, recognizing the situation as genocide, has demanded an immediate ceasefire and the enabling of humanitarian corridors for assistance. This stance is a stark contrast to the complicity of Western powers and serves as a call to action for other nations to follow suit.
The West's complicity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not just morally reprehensible; it is a blatant violation of the principles of justice, human rights, and international law that the West hypocritically claims to uphold. Indeed, this incident is not an isolated expression of extremism, but rather a disturbing insight into the colonialist psyche deeply embedded in Western consciousness. The rhetoric of extermination, which has been historically used during periods of colonial expansion and the subsequent oppression of indigenous populations, keeps resurfacing in today's political discourse. This disturbing trend is a stark reminder of the narratives of domination and dehumanization that have shaped Western cultures, particularly the narratives rooted in white European colonialism. It underscores the urgent need for the West to confront and dismantle or, better yet, cure this cultural sickness, acknowledge its complicity in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and take decisive action towards justice and accountability.