The other Apartheid State
Most of us have heard of the African
Apartheid. Few people know exactly what it
was but at least know who Nelson Mandela
is. The South African Apartheid went on
between 1948 and 1994. Mandela has been
recognized as a savior and is admired similarly
to Mother Teresa and the Dalai Lama.
But South Africa is not the only country to
have an Apartheid State. In fact, since 1946
a brutal Apartheid State has existed relatively
undisturbed. This state has survived and
flourished through diplomatic relations with
major world powers and the use of past
events to justify their actions, indeed it
seems that Israel has done very well in
deceiving the public eye.
It is a known fact that the history that we are taught is altered to benefit a certain side. Very few people know how things really happened. Americans are taught a very skewed and inaccurate history, and Canadians aren't too different.
Recently, many experts and leaders of countries have expressed their thoughts that America is becoming more and more like 1930s Germany. But that's not what this article is about.
After WWII, the Jewish people started looking for a homeland. Alaska was among the many options that they had. Alas, they chose Palestine, claiming the land was their homeland from biblical times. And so for the past 57 years Israel has grown as the state of Palestine shrinks more and more. But why haven't they been stopped? Isn't this a blatant abuse of human rights?
Israel can pretty much be considered another American state. Their relationship is one that is largely based on personal interests on both sides. There are many people in power in America who have a dual citizenship with Israel. There are several organizations in America dedicated to preserving Israel's positive image and condemning anybody that put the Apartheid State in a negative light. In fact, most people who try to call attention to Israel's dark side are quickly labeled Anti-Semitic and brushed off. Naturally, American Jews are raised and grow up believing that Israel is good and anyone against Israel hates Jews. They are taught that Palestine does not exist, but rather that Israel has Israeli Arabs.
The attitude towards people who expose Israel for what it is in Canada has shown to be as similar as in America. Over the summer, the Palestine Awareness Coalition put up advertisements in Vancouver illustrating the slow extermination of the Palestinian state throughout the past 57 years. Naturally, Jewish groups were angered by such “inaccuracies” and threatened to sue. The signs have spread east to cities like Toronto and the Jewish people there are also becoming outraged.
Palestinians are the victims of an oppressive Israeli Apartheid State.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
It is a known fact that the history that we are taught is altered to benefit a certain side. Very few people know how things really happened. Americans are taught a very skewed and inaccurate history, and Canadians aren't too different.
Recently, many experts and leaders of countries have expressed their thoughts that America is becoming more and more like 1930s Germany. But that's not what this article is about.
After WWII, the Jewish people started looking for a homeland. Alaska was among the many options that they had. Alas, they chose Palestine, claiming the land was their homeland from biblical times. And so for the past 57 years Israel has grown as the state of Palestine shrinks more and more. But why haven't they been stopped? Isn't this a blatant abuse of human rights?
Israel can pretty much be considered another American state. Their relationship is one that is largely based on personal interests on both sides. There are many people in power in America who have a dual citizenship with Israel. There are several organizations in America dedicated to preserving Israel's positive image and condemning anybody that put the Apartheid State in a negative light. In fact, most people who try to call attention to Israel's dark side are quickly labeled Anti-Semitic and brushed off. Naturally, American Jews are raised and grow up believing that Israel is good and anyone against Israel hates Jews. They are taught that Palestine does not exist, but rather that Israel has Israeli Arabs.
The attitude towards people who expose Israel for what it is in Canada has shown to be as similar as in America. Over the summer, the Palestine Awareness Coalition put up advertisements in Vancouver illustrating the slow extermination of the Palestinian state throughout the past 57 years. Naturally, Jewish groups were angered by such “inaccuracies” and threatened to sue. The signs have spread east to cities like Toronto and the Jewish people there are also becoming outraged.
Palestinians are the victims of an oppressive Israeli Apartheid State.
Editorial opinions or comments expressed in this online edition of Interrobang newspaper reflect the views of the writer and are not those of the Interrobang or the Fanshawe Student Union. The Interrobang is published weekly by the Fanshawe Student Union at 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd., P.O. Box 7005, London, Ontario, N5Y 5R6 and distributed through the Fanshawe College community. Letters to the editor are welcome. All letters are subject to editing and should be emailed. All letters must be accompanied by contact information. Letters can also be submitted online by clicking here.
