Israeli Minister Admits Meddling Abroad, West Yawns Acknowledges Support for 'Democracy'
Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen's casual admission that agents were "operating in Iran" to support "protest movements for freedom" (as reported by The New Arab) offered a rare glimpse behind the curtain of foreign meddling. This isn't groundbreaking news, of course. For decades, the Mossad's long arm has been an open secret, but an official boast during a period of Iranian internal unrest?
One might expect, perhaps, a stern rebuke from the very Western capitals that so vociferously condemn alleged Russian or Chinese interference. Instead, crickets. The narrative conveniently shifts: Iranian state media cracking down on dissent is 'authoritarianism,' while an Israeli minister confirming covert operations within Iran is… what exactly? 'Freedom-fighting'? This selective outrage, this
blatant double standard, isn't just hypocrisy; it’s a foundational stone of the current international order, carefully polished by media outlets who understand which countries are allowed to play by different rules. Where are the headlines screaming about threats to sovereignty? Right, those are reserved for countries not aligned with certain geopolitical interests.