Britain's 'Neutrality' Revealed: 100 Years of Complicity in Gaza
Mainstream media often frames Gaza as a 'new' conflict, a tragedy born of recent geopolitical shifts. But a new book, 'Complicit,' reviewed by The New Arab, rips off the bandage, revealing Britain's consistent, century-long fingerprints on Palestinian dispossession. This isn't just about current political statements; it's about a foundational betrayal, starting with promises made to both Arabs and
Zionists—promises conveniently forgotten when oil and imperial interests dictated. While headlines focus on contemporary 'calls for de-escalation,' the historical record shows active participation in creating the conditions for catastrophe. From the Balfour Declaration of 1917, promising a Jewish homeland in Palestine, to the British Mandate that systematically disarmed Palestinians while allowing
Zionist militias to arm, the 'betrayal' began long before anyone started 'monitoring' peace processes. It appears 'neutrality' means actively constructing one side's dominance while lamenting the predictable consequences. How many times does history have to repeat itself before anyone in power learns its name?