This seems to be a widely used tactic in current years, formally known as Homonationalism (or pink washing) and reveals its unique resonance within this long-standing conflict. At its essence, pink washing entails skilful image management, projecting a nation as a haven for LGBTQ+ communities while portraying its adversaries as intrinsically queerphobic. At its essence, pink washing entails skilful image management, projecting a nation as a haven for LGBTQ+ communities while portraying its adversaries as intrinsically queerphobic. Source: Rishi Bagree on XShafie also shares some insightful learnings from discussions with other queer Palestinian women. This has become bigger battleground than a simple debate about pink washing and the unequal treatment between queer Palestinians and queer Israeli Jews.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2023 06:45 UTC