Holocaust Remembrance weaponized against its true spirit
📰 THE STORY: Mainstream media uses International Holocaust Remembrance Day to emphasize the importance of 'Never Again,' framing it as a solemn warning against rising antisemitism and authoritarianism, often implying a contemporary threat that requires unwavering support for specific geopolitical actors. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The phrase 'Never Again' emerged from
the atrocities of the Holocaust, a universal call to prevent genocide. However, the international community's track record is dismal. The 1994 Rwandan genocide, where approximately 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were slaughtered, occurred despite widespread knowledge of impending horrors. In 2003, the US-led invasion of Iraq, based on fabricated WMD claims, led to over a million deaths and
destabilized the region for decades. The 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre, where thousands of Palestinian refugees were killed by Lebanese Phalangist militias while the Israeli military, led by Ariel Sharon, facilitated and watched, is another stark example of 'Never Again' being ignored. Double Standard: The media widely broadcasts concerns about 'rising antisemitism' and threats to Jewish
communities globally, often conflating criticism of the Israeli government's actions with antisemitism. Simultaneously, it largely downplays or outright ignores the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where over 40,000 Palestinians, including more than 15,000 children, have been killed by Netanyahu's government since October 2023. This is not 'conflict'; it's a documented, ICJ-recognized plausible genocide,