It’s been almost one month since the fall of Syria and nearly fifteen months since the 7th October attack. Around the world, we have been getting horrific terrorist attacks news since then, as Antisemitism and institutionalized hatred for Jews are rising astronomically. Amidst the Palestine – Israel conflict when truth, ethics, logic, and morality are the frontline casualty of the war then what else do we need to know? Moreover, around the world when LGBTQ community members are picking sides left right, and center what do we need to know? Any members of the LGBTQ community need to know 5 facts before picking any side in this Palestine-Israel conflict. In this blog, we will discuss all those facts.
Israel Normalized Homosexuality Even Before American Psychiatric Association
After years of studies in 1973, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) removed the diagnosis of “homosexuality” from the second edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM). On the other hand, in 1953, the Attorney General of Israel issued a directive ordering and ordered police to refrain from taking any action against homosexual acts between consenting adults. Later, in 1963 the Israeli Supreme Court ruled in favor of homosexuality and decriminalized homosexuality between consenting adults in private. Finally, in 1988 the Knesset repealed the ban on consensual same-sex sexual acts between two adults.
Israel Is The Only Middle Eastern Nation Where LGBTQ Rights Are Recognised
Israel is the only Middle Eastern Nation where many LGBTQ rights are acceptable. Here is the list of all the rights that have been granted to the LGBT community in Israel. In Israel, though same-sex marriage is not legal same-sex relationships between consenting adults are legal. The age of consent is 16 and this is the same for both heterosexual and homosexual. Not only that, changing gender is permissible without surgery. LGBT couples can adopt a child, and join the military. The community does not face any type of censorship they can live and work everywhere without any discrimination. Any type of homophobic initiative including conversion therapy, and workplace discrimination is prohibited in Israel. No wonder Tel Aviv has emerged as the LGBTQ paradise of the Middle East.
Palestinians Openly Hostile Towards Entire LGBTQ Community
Meanwhile, Palestinians are openly hostile towards the entire LGBTQ community. Though left-wing libertarians support Palestinians, the members of the LGBTQ community must know a few details. In Palestine homosexual community does not get any fundamental legal rights and all sorts of discrimination against the members of the LGBTQ community are socially acceptable. You don’t have to dig the internet too deep to find numerous instances of atrocities against the lesbian, gay, and transgender in Gaza and the West Bank. The people of Palestine are openly homophobic and time and again many surveys have proved the hate of the ordinary Palestinians towards homosexuals quite vividly.
Hamas Executed Their Gay Commander Merely For His Sexual Orientation
In the Gaza Conflict “Gays for Gaza”, demonstrations around the developed world are getting attention. Mostly left-wing political parties are echoing that narrative and a portion of the LGBTQ community is supporting it blindly. At the same time here are a few information that we need to know from different news sources. Let us give it a close look. Hamas has been the undisputed ruler of the Gaza Strip since 2006 and they openly punish homosexuals. Despite immense Jew hatred, many Middle Eastern Arab gays seek asylum in Israel. Israel has been offering them safe abode for many years now.
If you think this is the epitome of hypocrisy then you have not scratched the surface yet. In February 2016 Hamas classically executed their commander Mahmoud Ishtiwi by firing three shots in his chest. He was accused of homosexuality toppled with theft. Let’s not make it a right-wing vs left-wing issue. Rather, think logically about it. Being a persecuted minority who deserves your support the most. Another persecuted minority who protects your rights at any cost or the aggressors who do not spare a single opportunity to execute you.
Hamas Is The Ruler Of The Gaza Strip And Israel Provides Basic Amenities For Free
Many pro-Palestine news media always spread the news about how Israel is constantly occupying lands from Palestine. Meanwhile, very conveniently they fail to mention how Hamas is looting the ordinary people of the Gaza Strip. Hamas is the terrorist organization that violently seized power in the Gaza Strip in 2006. Since then, instead of basic amenities including water, electricity, education, and health the leaders of Hamas have used billions of dollars to fight Jews.
That terrorist organization has developed a huge network of underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip by wasting billions of aid offered by many international organizations. Those tunnels are the safe heavens for the Hamas terrorists. Hamas has developed those tunnels right under civilian properties including schools, hospitals, and residential complexes. All these Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip are open secret now. Hamas tried hard for years to keep it under wrap by executing journalists, activists, and social workers who tried to be whistleblowers.
Finally, imagine you are a member of the LGBTQ community and are open about your orientation and gender identity. Now what would be your possible haven in the Middle East? Israel? Gaza Strip? West Bank? Or any other Middle Eastern nations? Please, do your due diligence before answering this question. Can you afford to burn all bridges? Should you support those who prefer to kill you just because of your sexual orientation and your gender identity? Should you support the genocide of your supporters? In this Palestine-Israel conflict, the world has witnessed once again why left liberals are trying to navigate the world with a broken moral compass. If you love this blog then please follow our Geopolitical Events section for the blog on that same issue.
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