Netanyahu Outraged by Effigy, Not 34,000+ Dead Gazans
RT reports Israel 'slammed' the hanging of a Benjamin Netanyahu effigy in Türkiye, calling it 'disgusting' and a 'shameful act.' The symbolic protest, staged by activists, was reportedly in support of Gaza civilians. One might wonder if the Israeli government reserves such vehement 'disgust' for the 34,000+ Palestinian lives extinguished in Gaza by its military actions, a figure that continues to
rise daily according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. The outrage over an effigy, however distasteful, rings particularly hollow when juxtaposed with the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure, hospitals, and educational institutions detailed by UN reports and human rights organizations. It also raises questions about the Biden administration's priorities, which consistently condemns
symbolic acts while continuing to approve massive arms shipments to Israel, like the recent $14 billion military aid package passed on April 20, 2024 (HR 8034), despite mounting evidence of war crimes.