Archbishop 'Intimidated' by Israeli 'Militia,' Western Media Shocked by Surprise
Archbishop Cottrell recounted his 'intimidating' Christmas encounter in the Occupied West Bank, noting armed settlers and soldiers, creating a 'climate of fear.' For anyone who's actually been paying attention, this isn't a new phenomenon, but rather the deliberate, systematic strategy of control that has been documented by groups like B'Tselem for decades. The 'militia' he describes are often
state-sanctioned, armed settlers, frequently operating with IDF protection, as seen in countless incidents verified by human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. Instead of merely reporting an Archbishop’s discomfort, mainstream outlets could ask why this 'intimidating' presence – which includes illegal settlements and ongoing land seizures – is funded, enabled,
and diplomatically shielded by nations that simultaneously bemoan the 'lack of peace.' It's almost as if the 'peace process' has always been a strategic obfuscation for continued expansion and subjugation, a pattern well-established since, say, the 1993 Oslo Accords which famously traded recognition for continued occupation.