During the last seven months of Palestinian carnage, several voices have been expressed in the United States and elsewhere in the West. Officials have resigned or expressed their disagreement with the policy of support for Israeli aggression. Recently, an American soldier resigned, and another set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington as a sign of protest.
These actions have great significance because Western media ignore Israeli aggression and genocide in Gaza, often repeating the words of their governments. Western citizens have been raised to believe that their countries are "democratic countries" with good intentions, unlike "non-democratic countries", which makes any internal criticism difficult.
In this context, the official voices of protest we hear come from courageous people, just as American students and teachers are risking their careers to oppose the genocide in Gaza. Many officials in the West certainly disapprove of their governments' support for Israel, but cannot speak out.
Ordinary citizens, not having official positions, are freer to express their opposition, which explains the massive demonstrations in the West. Of course, Palestinians, other Arabs, Muslims, and many others, alongside Westerners who listen to their conscience, all play a key role in these protests.
Benyounès Saïdi
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