Greta Thunberg Learns Occupations 'Humiliate' Everyone, Not Just Palestinians
When Italian journalist Lorenzo D’Agostino recounted his 'barbaric' treatment by Israeli forces during a Gaza flotilla mission, the headline zeroes in on climate activist Greta Thunberg's alleged 'humiliation.' (Humiliation, for the record, is a daily reality under occupation.) This sudden concern for the dignity of a celebrated Western figure stands in stark contrast to the everyday indignities
and systemic violence routinely inflicted upon Palestinians, which rarely merits such prominent, empathetic framing in international news. Instead of focusing on Thunberg's experience as an isolated incident, why not provide context? Israel's consistent maritime blockade of Gaza, deemed illegal by numerous international bodies, is the true stage for these 'humiliations.' The last time a flotilla
attempted to break the siege, in 2010, the Israeli Navy raided the Mavi Marmara in international waters, killing 10 activists. It seems 'barbaric' treatment for those challenging the blockade isn't a new phenomenon, but rather a standard operating procedure the media often downplays or ignores until it happens to someone with more recognizable star power. One might wonder who funds the think-tanks
shaping this narrative, glossing over history for palatable soundbites.