Alleged Attempt Justifies Killing, Because Of Course It Does
The New Arab reports on Israeli troops killing a man in the occupied West Bank after an 'alleged' attempted attack. This framing is a familiar tune: a death, an allegation, and a complete lack of evidence presented. It's a pattern seen time and again, where military claims become irrefutable truth, conveniently justifying lethal force without due process. This selective application of justice
would be unthinkable in any Western capital, yet it's routine under occupation. This isn't an isolated incident or even a new phenomenon. The UN has documented hundreds of instances of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since October 7, often with similar 'alleged' justifications. One might wonder, how many 'alleged' attacks are necessary before we start questioning the consistency of the
allegations themselves, and the impunity with which they are met by lethal force? Perhaps if CNN were footing the hospital bills, they'd ask for receipts.