[Opinion] Ignoring the real bloodshed in Syria by focusing on Israel
In sharp contrast to its inaction on Syria, Oxfam can always be relied upon to direct overwhelming energy and resources to pummelling Syrias democratic neighbour, Israel.
Publications: | Reports, Books, Academic Publications, Submissions, Resource Pages |
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Other Content Types: | Press Releases, In The Media, Presentations, Posts, , Key Issues |
NGOs: | Oxfam International |
Start date: | 1 Jan 1988 |
End date: | 10 Aug 2020 |
In sharp contrast to its inaction on Syria, Oxfam can always be relied upon to direct overwhelming energy and resources to pummelling Syrias democratic neighbour, Israel.
Between April 2011 and September 2012, Oxfam International and its branches have released only 3 statements and petitions condemning the ongoing violence in Syria. In comparison, Oxfam condemned Israel in at least 9 statements in the same time frame.
The EU and Israel completed talks to increase trade and diplomatic cooperation. NGOs released statements condemning the EU for not using negotiations to sanction Israel, including calls for freezing and retracting mutually beneficial EU-Israel Association Agreement.
In a July 5 briefing paper, Oxfam International recommends building projects in Area C without approval of the Israeli Civil Administration, actions that would constitute an explicit violation of international law.
The NGOs and UN agencies continue the immoral exploitation of universal human rights for political objectives, using the faade of human rights and humanitarian aid while callously ignoring indiscriminate rocket attacks against Israeli civilians.
The NGO campaigns highlighted in this report launched ostensibly to uphold the rule of law and due process, are manufactured as part of a coordinated strategy to internationally isolate Israel and weaken its ability to protect its citizens from asymmetrical war.