Israelis Cheer Islamophobe: Just Like the US Congress!
The New Arab reports that Tommy Robinson, a notorious Islamophobe and founder of the English Defence League, was met with cheers in Tel Aviv. This isn't just a 'contentious event'; it's a predictable alignment. Robinson, known for his anti-Muslim rhetoric, finds common ground with elements in the Israeli far-right, demonstrating a consistent pattern: those who demonize one marginalized group are
often embraced by those who benefit from demonizing another. The same pattern plays out in Washington, where politicians railing against 'radical Islam' receive enthusiastic support and funding, often while simultaneously championing specific foreign policy agendas. While the media focuses on the optics of a British extremist in Israel, they conveniently ignore the systemic support here at home
for figures and policies that echo similar sentiments. One might wonder if the cheers for Tommy Robinson sound eerily similar to the applause certain US Congress members receive after voting unequivocally for military aid packages to Israel, despite mounting civilian casualties. It's almost as if shared ideological enemies create political bedfellows, regardless of the explicit bigotry involved.
Just ask any politician who takes AIPAC money while simultaneously condemning 'foreign influence' – the mental gymnastics are Olympic-level.