Israel provides an opportune face of evil for activists looking for a symbol of power, oppression, and colonialism. And are you prepared to die for your beliefs, or merely to put others at risk in order to display them? As Israel’s retaliatory military action in Gaza has intensified, so too have marches across the West. But even as they claim to call for a ceasefire, the marches seem more intent on the destruction of Israel itself. Amid their outcry lies a remarkable lack of vision of any viable alternative to the deeply contested geopolitical situation of Israel and Palestine.

Source: Washington Post November 10, 2023 14:54 UTC