No Surprise Here, Black Lives Matter Stands with Hamas
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Solidarity with the terrorists! BLM just can’t stoop any lower now that they have aligned
themselves with Palestine and Hamas. Apparently, the bombing of innocent civilians in
Israel is not an issue for the racist movement, as the Daily Wire reports.
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Black Lives Matter has affirmed that they “[stand]” in solidarity with Palestinians.” The group then declared their support of ending “settler colonialism” before vowing their support for the so-called “Palestinian liberation.”
This statement from Black Lives Matter comes as the political left adopts increasingly anti-Israel ideologies.
A Closer Look at BLM’s Thoughts on Palestinian
Here is one argument made by a BLM supporter on Twitter:
when i say “you can’t say ACAB/BLM and support Israel in any capacity” i’m not “comparing.” it’s not “you guys show up for BLM but not Palestine.” i’m pointing out the relationship between Israel and the US police, and that the struggles are directly related.
— ladies, ladies. ladies? ladies! (@afrosinchick) May 17, 2021
Progressive representative Cori Bush seems to follow that radical sentiment.
Rep. Bush declared that the campaign for “black lives” and “Palestinian liberation” remains connected to one another. After stating that BLM opposes funding for “militarized policing” and systems that engender “trauma” and oppression, Bush stated that Black Lives Matter is “anti-occupation,” “anti-war,” and “anti-apartheid.”
BLM of Paterson, New Jersey issued a statement directly supporting Hammas:
Black Lives Matter Paterson declared that Israel is responsible for “ongoing violence” against Palestinians. After making this claim, BLM stated that Black Lives Matter relates to Palestinians as both groups are supposedly struggling against a “repressive state apparatus.”
to the point where Black people are acting as if this has nothing to do with us. it’s not about us “being mules,” its not about us “doing the work for someone else.” this is our struggle and our work.
— ladies, ladies. ladies? ladies! (@afrosinchick) May 17, 2021
The rest of the statement from Black Lives Matter Paterson paints Israel as this toxic and evil force against Palestine. Sadly, this mindset does not come as a shock. Democrats have made no bones about their anti-Israel views; furthermore, the left continues to go after anyone who dares to show support for Israel or the Israeli people.
This is yet another issue that divides the left and the right. In recent days, Republicans have criticized Democrats for staunch anti-Israel positions and the altogether demonization of Israel.
The Atlantic on Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter has quite an extensive record of backing Palenstine, as it turns out. The Atlantic detailed how the BLM movement has always supported Palestine since its
consumption in the 2010s.
I’ve tried hard to not talk about the situation in Palestine as I don’t want to say the wrong thing. But this conversation about black people being a disappointment because we’re not making the same noise as we did regarding BLM is very………………………..
— KARENS ARE TERRORISTS. (@ayomaurice_) May 18, 2021
BLM activists, back in the 2010s stated that a “deep internal discussion” on relations between Israel and Palestine was necessary. Needless to say, Black Lives Matter has very clearly taken on anti-Israel and pro-Palestine position. This comes as no shock, seeing as Black Lives Matter frequently employs terrorist-like behaviors (setting fires, attacking innocents, burning down buildings, etc.) to get their way.
What do you think about Black Lives Matter’s statements about Palestine and consistently firm opposition against Israel and Israel people? Do you have any concerns about the anti-Israel stance being taken by the political left? Let us know your thoughts about all of this down in the comments section below.
