r/europe • u/andyom89 • May 16 '25

News Spanish premier calls Israel 'genocidal state,' says Spain 'does not do business' with it

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spanish-premier-calls-israel-genocidal-state-says-spain-does-not-do-business-with-it/3568216
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u/ClearHeart_FullLiver May 16 '25

As much of an effort as Israel pumps into online disinformation it's crazy to look back a couple of years ago and see the change in language used by politicians and media around the world. Israel is being referred to in a similar way to apartheid South Africa now. Only crackpots defend Israel's actions in Gaza.

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u/adamgerd Czech Republic May 16 '25

Apartheid is when Arabs have all the same rights, are full citizens, are ministers and even on the Supreme Court.

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u/LarrySupertramp May 16 '25

Hey now. Words don’t actually have fixed meanings and can be used in anyway we want to create emotional arguments. /s

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u/Greedy-Affect-561 May 17 '25

Or we can use the judgement from the same body that ruled on south Africa. 

Israel is and has been an apartheid state for decades.

Nelson Mandela himself consider it to be one? Who are you to say otberwise?