Canada, Italy Slam Settlers While Funding Their Escalation
The New Arab reports Canada and Italy -- (bless their hearts) -- are finally 'slamming' settler attacks in the West Bank. Nine more Palestinians reportedly killed in Gaza in 24 hours. Historically, settler violence is not new or an isolated incident; it's a feature of sustained occupation, routinely escalating after any major Israeli military operation. Governments like Canada and Italy routinely
approve arms sales to Israel and issue statements devoid of any actionable policy changes. This performative outrage offers a masterclass in hand-wringing without consequence. (One might wonder how many 'slamming' sessions it takes to stop a tank.) These condemnations are often followed by maintaining, if not increasing, trade and diplomatic ties, effectively funding the very ecosystem that
enables these 'slammable' acts. It makes you wonder if they're actually 'slamming' the violence, or just gently patting it on the head with a stern look, while whispering 'don't do it again... too loudly.' The cycle continues as long as empty words replace tangible pressure and accountability.