Western Allies Condemn UNRWA Demolitions While Funding the Demolisher
📰 THE STORY: Eleven countries, including the UK, France, and Canada, have issued a joint statement 'slamming' Israel’s destruction of UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters as an 'unprecedented act' and calling for accountability. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: UNRWA was established in 1949 to provide aid to Palestinian refugees displaced during the 1948 Nakba, when 750,000
Palestinians were ethnically cleansed from their homes. Its existence is a direct consequence of the violence that created the state of Israel. Demolishing its headquarters is not 'unprecedented' but rather a continuation of a systematic effort to erase Palestinian presence, a tactic seen since the Mandate era. The 17-year blockade of Gaza, and the ongoing displacement in the West Bank, further
highlight this long-standing objective. Double Standard: These same condemning nations—the UK, France, and Canada—have consistently maintained robust diplomatic and military ties with Netanyahu's government. The UK recently approved over $1.1 billion in arms export licenses to Israel since 2015. France, while verbally critical, has allowed Israeli companies to participate in defense expos, and
Canada, despite its 'condemnation,' continues to export military goods to Israel, with exports rising even during the 2023-2024 Gaza genocide. When Russia or China act with similar disregard for international sites or local populations, these same countries are quick to impose crippling sanctions and engage in full-throated denunciations, not mere joint statements. Follow the Money: The US, a