Student Fear After Raids? Media Remembers West Bank Exists
Funny how it takes a specific raid to jar some outlets into acknowledging that Palestinian students might, you know, live in a perpetual state of fear under occupation. While the New Arab highlights the immediate aftermath, what's conveniently overlooked is that Birzeit isn't an isolated incident. Israeli forces have routinely raided Palestinian universities , arrested students, and disrupted
education for years, not just when it makes good copy. Funny how the 'fear' only becomes newsworthy after a physical raid, and not the constant drone of occupation. This isn't just about 'fear'; it's about the deliberate dismantling of Palestinian intellectual life, a strategy that predates October 7th by decades. But sure, let's focus on the 'bravery' of students simply trying to exist, as if
their courage is a choice rather than a necessity imposed by an occupying power that receives billions in US military aid , often with bipartisan congressional approval.