Turkey Actually Believes 'Genocide' Is a Problem?
The Daily Sabah reports over half a million people filled Istanbul's streets to protest Israel's actions in Gaza, labeling them clear acts of 'genocide.' This public outcry, rooted in a nation's collective observation, starkly contrasts with the carefully laundered language of Western policy makers and major news networks. While Turkish President Erdoğan publicly condemns ongoing violence, his US
counterparts are busy approving arms deals. Just this month, the US House voted 385-34 to send HR 815 back to committee, including $14.1 billion in aid to Israel, despite mounting evidence of civilian casualties and human rights violations. One might almost infer that some states simply redefine 'genocide' based on who's doing it and who's paying them not to notice. How many impassioned warnings,
how many international court filings, how many dead children do Western outlets require before they print the G-word? It appears the mainstream definition of 'genocide' flexes considerably when billions in military contracts and AIPAC donations are on the table. (For example, according to OpenSecrets, in 2022 alone, AIPAC disbursed $11.6 million in campaign contributions to US politicians.)