Two different European standards on freedom of expression; threats and punishments for supporters of Palestine

The recent events in Israel-occupied Palestine, especially after the attacks on Al-Aqsa and the inhuman response of the Zionist regime, especially the brutal attacks of the regime against the women and children of the Gaza Strip, have raised serious concerns. of the international community against the regime.

Oct 22, 2023 - 09:52
Two different European standards on freedom of expression; threats and punishments for supporters of Palestine
Two different European standards on freedom of expression; threats and punishments for supporters of Palestine

If it is to show their support for Israel, European countries are threatening to punish and take legal action against those who show support for the oppressed Palestinian people who continue to be brutalized and killed by the Zionist dictators. In fact, the double-minded attitude of Western countries, including European countries, in relation to freedom of expression shows that the issue is considered and given importance only when it questions and disrespects the issues pursued by Western countries, including the spread of hatred against Islam and violated the honor of Muslims. In other cases, such as questioning the claims of the Holocaust and suspecting the criminal acts of the Zionist regime and at the same time supporting the Palestinians and the Palestinian cause, they are faced with negative media, threats and severe punishment.

The case of Karim Benzema, a famous soccer player and Ballon d'Or winner, can be considered as sufficient proof of the duplicity of European liberal democracy. The famous market player in the world by supporting Palestine and condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime has led to doubt the politics of France which claims to defend human rights and freedom of expression in the world. His X mission in support of the Palestinian people and the Gaza region has faced strong criticism from the French government and leaders. Karim Benzema Benzema has written on his page of the social network that: "All our prayers go to the residents of Gaza, who are once again the victims of barbaric attacks that do not leave a woman or a child. His words were immediately faced by the media of, Gerald Darmanen, the French Minister of the Interior, who mocked the businessman by accusing him of having links to the Ikhanul Muslim group. Then Eric Zemor, a former presidential candidate, called Benzema a terrorist and an accomplice of Daesh in the killing of a teacher in the north France.

The most surprising thing is that, French Senator Valerie Boyer wanted to strip Karim Benzema of the Ballon d'Or award and strip the famous sportsman of his French citizenship. Now, Benzema, born in Lyon, France, and who is also a former player of the country's national team, having played 97 international games and scored 37 goals, has submitted its complaint against the Minister of the Interior of France, denying the baseless accusations, accusations that will certainly not be dealt with in court considering the closeness of the minister and the Jews and the French Jewish Community. European support for the Palestinian people The surprising thing is that European governments and institutions do not tolerate at all any sign of support for the Palestinians, such as waving the Palestinian flag or wearing scarves to support the oppressed citizens of Gaza.

British Home Secretary Suella Braverman said in a letter to senior police officers that flying the Palestinian flag or raising slogans in support of Palestinian independence could be considered a crime. Addressing the chiefs of the police force, Suella wanted to suppress any measures that could offend the Jewish community in the country. The European Parliament could not tolerate Maneo Pinda, the representative of Spain, who wore a hat with the symbol of giving the empire to the Palestinians, where it interrupted his speech and forced him to remove the hat. European countries take strict legal action against anyone who suspects and expresses different opinions about things considered by those countries to be noble and not to be questioned. Indeed, freedom of speech exists in the West as long as it does not cross the red line of not questioning full support for the Zionist regime, and as soon as the slightest question is raised about supporting the Palestinian people, harsh measures are taken against all those involved in it.