Israel 'Humiliates' South Africans, US Media Declares Both Sides Equall.
The New Arab reports Chief Mandla Mandela's condemnation of Israel for 'humiliating' South African citizens on a Gaza flotilla. This isn't just about 'humiliation'; it's a pattern of how South Africa's unique standing — as a nation forged from apartheid – exposes hypocrisies the US media whitewashes. While Mandela's grandson speaks of historical context and human dignity, US politicians, like Rep.
Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from AIPAC in 2022-2024 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently defend Israeli actions, often dismissing international outcry. One might wonder: how many international denunciations does it take before such 'humiliation' is called what it is – oppressive policy? The US State Department, funded by your tax dollars, consistently issues statements of 'concern' for both
Israelis and Palestinians, as if a nuclear-armed state occupying territory for decades and a besieged population are engaging in an equal-footing dispute. It’s a convenient framing that allows for continued military aid, like the recent $14 billion package, which sailed through Congress with bipartisan support, often from those same AIPAC-backed officials.