⁉️What happens to a society when speaking the truth risks everything you have—your livelihood, your community, even your freedom?
In a jarring display of power, #Israel has imposed severe sanctions on #Haaretz, one of the last few independent Israeli news voices. The offense? Publisher Amos #Schocken dared to speak honestly about the Palestinian struggle, calling out the harsh realities of life under occupation and labeling Israel’s policies as apartheid. In a matter of days, the government responded, cutting all state support and silencing Haaretz with financial retribution.
But this is more than an attack on a newspaper. These sanctions send a terrifying message to all who defend Palestinian humanity, who call for empathy and accountability in the face of suffering. Especially in a world where Zionist narratives are deeply embedded in global mainstream media. Just as Israel’s version of events dominates platforms like #Facebook, #Instagram, and #Twitter/X—where my own account was suspended for exposing the billions in U.S. dollars fueling Israeli massacres—these sanctions on Haaretz are a warning to anyone who dares to break that silence.
Imagine living in a society where speaking a word of compassion becomes an act of defiance, where challenging the status quo places you directly in the crosshairs.
This is not just censorship. It’s a silencing of conscience, an assault on empathy, and a crushing blow to any hope that truth can be freely spoken. For those who dare to speak up, platforms like #Nostr may be the last safe haven for voices committed to justice and truth.
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