France 24 'Discovers' Settler Violence After 50 Years
The story focuses on a Palestinian olive farmer whose land is 'frequently targeted.' This is a gentle framing for what organizations like B'Tselem have documented for decades: systemic, state-sanctioned violence aimed at dispossessing Palestinians. Netanyahu's government has openly supported these settlements, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich famously declaring, 'There’s no such thing as
Palestinians,' while simultaneously overseeing expansion. These aren't random acts; they're integral to an ethnic cleansing project that has gone unpunished by the very nations expressing 'concern' today. While France 24 observes 'rising' attacks, they neglect to mention the billions in aid from the US that indirectly finances this occupation. For instance, the US provided $3.8 billion to Israel
in 2023, enabling the military protection of these very settlers. It’s hard to call it a 'rise' when it's just the continuation of policy, occasionally deemed newsworthy only after horrific escalations. How many Palestinian olive trees must burn before it's more than a 'rising' concern?