In a scathing tweet, former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad took aim at the United States' unwavering support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Dr. Mahathir did not mince words, pointing out what he viewed as the hypocrisy and historical parallels in U.S. foreign policy.
The tweet commenced with a provocative statement: "Now we know the real Americans of the United States of America." This sentiment laid the groundwork for a series of pointed observations and questions about the U.S.'s stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Highlighting the global outcry against the violence in Palestine, Dr. Mahathir criticized the U.S.'s insistence that Israel should continue its military operations. "When practically the whole world demands for an end to the slaughter of the Palestinians, the US blatantly insists that the slaughter must go on," he wrote.
Dr. Mahathir then delved into the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, challenging Israel's justifications for its actions. He questioned Israel's claim of self-defense, highlighting decades of Palestinian suffering. "For 70 years, Israel has killed thousands of Palestinians, occupied Palestinian land, and desecrated Muslim holy places," he stated. "Do the Palestinians not have the right to protect themselves?"
One of the most poignant segments of the tweet revolved around casualty figures and the portrayal of the conflict. Dr. Mahathir expressed skepticism about Israel's reported casualties from Hamas attacks, contrasting it with the devastating loss of life in Gaza. "We see the 19,000 Gazans who have been killed, including women, children, and babies," he lamented, contrasting this with the lack of visible evidence of Israeli casualties.
Drawing a controversial parallel, Dr. Mahathir linked U.S. support for Israel to America's own history of territorial conquest and violence against Native Americans. "America was created through the slaughter of the American natives and the seizure of their land," he remarked. "Now Israel wants to slaughter the Palestinians and seize their land. What they are doing is very American. It deserves American support."
The tweet concluded with a powerful admonition directed at the U.S., cautioning against moral grandstanding. Dr. Mahathir pointed to ongoing issues within America, stating, "Stop arrogating to yourself the moral high ground. You have no right to preach. Even now, you can’t stop killing black people."
As of now, the tweet has sparked widespread debate and reactions across social media platforms, with many echoing Dr. Mahathir's sentiments while others defend the U.S.'s position on the matter. The bold commentary from the former Malaysian leader underscores the deep divisions and complexities surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and its global implications.
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