Reflections on the “WORLD CLOWNS SHOW”

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The states complicit in genocide—Canada, the UK, Australia—have at last admitted that their weapons are killing Palestinians in the “State of Palestine.” Or rather, in what remains of it. They could stop being accessories to mass murder, of course—but the profits seem far more compelling than morality.

Meanwhile, as warmongers gather to celebrate the UN’s 80th anniversary with lofty speeches, Israel presses ahead with ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank. Officials openly speak of a “demolition phase” to prepare for reconstruction. What impeccable timing for the long-delayed recognition of Palestine as a state. Gaza Riviera, coming soon—Palestinians recast as grateful recipients of state aid, administered under the rules dictated by their executioners.

And as this unfolds, Israel is preparing to strike the Global Sumud Flotilla—a convoy of civilian volunteers carrying humanitarian aid. Yet Google, handsomely paid $45 million by Israel, has already framed it as a “terror flotilla.” Thus, when the drones are launched and illegal arrests carried out, the narrative will already be in place.

At the same time, the UN has its own grotesque surprise: Ahmad Sharaa—better known as “headchopper Al Joulani”—until recently with a $10 million bounty on his head, now appears in suit, tie, and neatly trimmed beard, addressing the General Assembly as Syria’s first head of state to speak there since 1967. A triumph!

Never mind that he was not elected, that his rise came through a regime change last December engineered with outside help. The international community has rushed to embrace him. From jihadist warlord to recognized president in record time. Hollywood could not have scripted it better!

And then there is Ursula Van der Crazy, reminding her European vassals that “we have tools.” Indeed they do: economic sanctions, regime change dressed as revolution, CIA, MI6, Mossad operatives sprouting everywhere. Now the toolbox has expanded—genocide streamed live, boats blown up under the pretext of fighting terrorism or narcotrafficking. A grotesque spectacle, broadcast free of charge on social media.

In this global circus, even poor Zelensky looks like a faded performer who has lost the spotlight. Dressed now in mourning black rather than military green, perhaps he feels remorse—or simply the humiliation of being outshone by Syria’s new star president. Meanwhile, billions continue to flow his way, only to vanish in familiar patterns: luxury shopping for his wife, generous donations for American lobbies, kickbacks to the military-industrial complex. Ukrainians are left with the honor of being cannon fodder.

And so we live in this Orwellian theater, this global clown show.

Primo Levi, if you are listening, perhaps you still wonder: “Is this humanity?”
Because in Italy, some of Israel’s defenders on television can’t even use the word “child” for Palestinian children. Perhaps your help would have been needed…

Member states of the UN must stop being accessories to genocide and:

  • Immediately implement an arms embargo on Israel, as well as other economic and political measures necessary to ensure an immediate and lasting ceasefire and to restore respect for international law, including sanctions;
  • Support South Africa, having resorted to the UNSC under Article94(2) of the UN Charter following Israel’s non-compliance with the above-mentioned ICJ measures;
  • Act to ensure a thorough, independent and transparent investigation of all violations of international law committed by all actors, including those amounting to war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of genocide;
  • Holding accountable Israel, as well as States that have been complicit in the Gaza genocide, and adopting measures for prevention and full reparations;
  • Address the situation in Palestine and stand ready to implement diplomatic, economic and political measures provided under the United Nations Charter in case of non-compliance by Israel;
  • Deploy temporarily an international protective presence to constrain the violence routinely used against Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory;
  • Refund UNRWA.
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Nancy Perin

Nancy is a caring individual with a background in sociology and a strong desire to connect people. She has improved workplaces and communities with her almost two decades of experience in management teams, human resources, coaching, and community project management. Nancy has also served on the board of directors of the Italian Personnel Managers Association and participated in a humanitarian mission to Dakar, Senegal, to support family centres.

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