In a moment of raw and refreshing clarity, a British activist has delivered a message that is resonating across the globe. It’s a message that challenges decades of ingrained narratives and calls for a profound re-examination of history, power, and our very perception of reality. Her words, sparked by the current events in Palestine, unfold into a much broader critique of Western imperialism and a surprising note of gratitude.
An Ironic "Thank You" to Israel
The activist began with a statement that makes you pause: a sarcastic thank you to Israel. But her reasoning is what captures your attention.
"We owe Israel our real gratitude," she stated, "not only for revealing its true self to the world and exposing the brutal mentality of its military and government, but for also showing us the real face of Western imperialism."
According to her, the actions of the Israeli state have acted as a mirror, forcing the world to see the ugly reflection of a system that has long been operating in the shadows.
The Enslavement of the Mind
She draws a powerful parallel: while the Palestinian people have endured physical occupation for over 76 years, people in the West have been living in a different kind of captivity.
"We have been prisoners in our own minds," she declared.
She poses a critical question: "Do you realize how people are enslaved? How our consciousness is misled?" Her answer is unsettling: through the rewriting of history books, the erasure of nations, and a culture built not just on fear, but on intensive propaganda that constantly convinces us we are the "good guys" in every story.
The Ghosts of Forgotten Genocides
The activist then guides us through a chilling tour of history’s forgotten chapters, atrocities that are conspicuously absent from mainstream Western education:
King Leopold's Holocaust: "We talk about Hitler and his crimes against the Jews, but we forget King Leopold who killed 20 million Congolese, enslaved them, and even ate them."
The Native American Genocide: "We don't reflect on the fate of the native populations in America, where 50 million Native Indians were slaughtered by Western imperialism."
The Erased Suffering of Others: She also points to the silenced histories of the Maori in New Zealand, and the tribes of Borneo, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
She emphasizes that in every corner of the world, the legacy of Western imperialism is one of destruction, death, and anger.
The Staggering Human Cost
Bringing the timeline closer, she highlights the devastating impact of the so-called "War on Terror."
*"After 9/11,"* she notes, "the imperial war machine, led predominantly by the United States, led to the deaths of over 5 million people across the world in just the last two decades." This statistic, often overlooked, underscores the scale of violence perpetrated in the name of freedom and security.
A Western Awakening
The most hopeful part of her message is the declaration of a growing awakening among ordinary people in the West.
"We, the British, Americans, Canadians, and Australians, refuse to cooperate with these lies," she asserts. "We are withdrawing our children from schools, we are stopping our tax payments, and we are reopening history books only to discover that we, like Israeli citizens, have lived lies all our lives."
She concludes that the West is not just losing on the battlefield, but, more importantly, it is losing hearts and minds.
The Final Revelation: Islam is Not the Enemy
In her powerful conclusion, she delivers the most crucial truth she has uncovered:
"Today, we are learning that Islam is not our enemy, that Muslims are our brothers and sisters, and they are the kindest and most cooperative people in our communities."
She affirms that Islam has been the victim of a targeted and vicious propaganda campaign, deliberately misrepresented and maligned.
"We have eyes that see and ears that hear," she concludes, "and we are using our minds to discover the truth. Freedom for the Palestinians."
