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Journalist and Historian
Some believe that the peace movement would only grow stronger, particularly in the Global South, and a lot has also happened in the North since the war against Gaza.
In Austria’s capital, Vienna, the anti-racist association Dar-al-Janub is under attack from the pro-"Israel" media, political parties, and the state. It is only the latest case of threats and repression against pro-Palestinian voices in Europe.
Their support for the bombing of civilians and the genocidal politics of "Israel" in Gaza has thrown some European Social democrats into trouble. Their almost uncritical support for "Israel’s" war crimes could have dire consequences in the next elections.
Known for its xenophobic, anti-Muslim, and racist rhetoric, the far-right, populist Freedom Party raised eyebrows throughout Austria and abroad when a high-profile delegation visited Kabul. Well-known party members had traveled to meet representatives of the Taliban. Just what was behind this unusual trip from Vienna to Kabul?
The rally in Vienna, defying a significant police presence, was a strong and lively expression of the Palestinian solidarity movement.