Nournews: Claims by Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State of the U.S., regarding prohibiting critics of Israel from entering the soil of the U.S. are a turning point in the revelation of duality in Western criteria about freedom of speech. The U.S., which has always represented itself as pro-democracy and a defender of individual freedom, practically defines the edge of freedom based on the interests of the Zionist regime. While criticizing other nations, with the harshest tone of speech, does not involve any visa restriction, clear support for Israel under the pretext of suppressing any opposing voice shows that freedom of speech in the U.S. is not a principle but a strategic tool.
Discriminatory policy and threatening global security
Banning the entrance of Israel critics to the soil of the U.S. is not just a violation of individual rights but an intensification of an unjust trend in international policy that has dangerous outcomes. Not only do such positions narrow space for international dialogue about the war crimes of Israel, but they also diminish the validity of Western human rights institutions in the eyes of global public opinion. Such a decision divides the global community into two categories: supporters of Israel and the outcasts. As a result, the platform for dangerous bipolarism at the international level will be provided.
From fear of narratives to monopoly of information
The remarks by Rubio must be analyzed within the framework of the war of narratives. After back-to-back scandals of the Zionist regime in the Gaza war—killing children, using prohibited weapons, and attacks on human centers—independent and brave narratives regarding disasters that had been happening challenged the international stage. Under such conditions, the U.S., by closing its doors to the critics, is practically censoring the truth and deviating global awareness. Such a policy is more a sign of fearing the truth and a shake of the pillars of propaganda of a regime that occupies al-Quds.
Cautions to the elites and the global civilized society
The strategic message of this decision is very clear for elites, journalists, academia, and human rights activists: criticizing Israel equals deprivation of international rights. However, this act can lead to broader solidarity among civilized activists across the world. Instead of keeping silent and retreating, the world community must mediate this suppressive approach and show how the U.S., due to strategic links with a regime accused of genocide, is victimizing its claimed values.
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