Let's talk about Hamas, the Palestinians, and Israel…

Bibi Netanyahu’s reckless policy has resulted—perhaps for the first time to such an extent—in the international community, especially the Left, unanimously—which is, in itself, paradoxical—condemning Israel to a tiresome and excessive degree. And of course, the anarcho-autonomists of the far-left, along with those of cheap anarchism and the “alternative” (?) movement in Greece, decided on their own to chant “Israel Out,” “The Israeli Army—IDF—is unwelcome” (as if it were coming to intervene in Athens or as if the KKE’s party army could prevent them from disembarking), “Free Palestine” (which one, I wonder—Gaza or the West Bank?) and other nonsensical slogans that, if they weren’t so serious, would be laughable. Nowhere, however, was the slogan “Down with Hamas.” The perennial Islamofascist organization that the Palestinians of Gaza masochistically voted for, choosing to have it as a crown on their heads while rejecting Abbas, Arafat’s successor in the PLO and president of the West Bank. This confirms that democracy is not for everyone.

And while in Greece, Italy, and Spain—to name the main “hot-blooded” countries where the Left sometimes aligns with the Far Right—we’ve grown accustomed to such exaggerations…. The strangest thing is how the queer movement became linked to Palestine. Here, the queer community doesn’t even know what it wants, and is unable to resolve its existential crisis, yet now they believe that Hamas will welcome them for their homosexuality and won’t hang them by their genitals (which is the most likely outcome), since that’s Hamas—a fascist organization based on the ideology of political Islam. All of this would be unnecessary if I knew my history. Who is to blame, and why can’t they engage in dialogue but instead just shout incoherently, “Free Palestine”?

But let’s see who is funding this unprecedented movement of solidarity in support of the Palestinians and against Israel, which leads nowhere precisely because it does not lead to peace…

Israel, too, has the right to exist and to coexist peacefully with its neighbors, who are constantly throwing obstacles in its path.

According to journalistic investigations (such as those by POLITICO) and data from organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), key sources include:

In the U.S. and Europe, many of the organizations that coordinate activist campaigns and campus protests receive funding from well-known “progressive” foundations.

Where the money goes: These foundations fund NGOs and legal organizations (e.g., Jewish Voice for Peace, IfNotNow, Palestine Legal), which in turn support the defense of protesters’ rights or the organization of events.

Student and local movements are rooted in ordinary citizens: Organizations such as Palestine Action in the UK, the Palestinian Youth Movement, and BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) raise significant funds through online platforms and direct donations from supporters.

With regard to political and military organizations within the Palestinian territories, funding is linked to specific states:

Iran: Provides steady financial and military support (estimated at approximately $100 million annually) to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Qatar: For years, it has channeled hundreds of millions of dollars into the Gaza Strip (often with Israel’s own approval for reasons of humanitarian stability) to pay civil servants’ salaries and purchase fuel.

Gulf State Media: Networks such as Al Jazeera (which is funded by Qatar) provide extensive coverage that highlights the Palestinian perspective and strongly criticizes Israel, thereby influencing international public opinion.

The European Union and its Member States: Historically, they have been the largest collective provider of aid to the Palestinians.

The international community, and especially Islamic regimes, are supporting millions of Palestinian Arabs so that they will not accept Israel’s existence or peace in the region, and so that they will continue to create a history of uprisings and conflicts wherever they are hosted (just look at Jordan). They could have relied on the Palestinian Authority to build a state as they wish and coexist with Israel. But no… some others don’t want that… Therefore, with the exception of the excesses of Netanyahu’s far-right policies, Israel is right to defend itself. It is preserving one of the few democracies, with two million Arabs living within Israel… with all their rights…

In the end, Palestine is just another narrative driven by emotion rather than reason. Because with so many millions of dollars, they could have been forced to make peace….

If any of you have heard Hamas condemned, please let me know so I can apologize… But nowhere to be found… And to the fools—the least I could call them—I suggest they consider this: If, hypothetically, the Turks attacked a festival on Lesbos or Samos, tortured 1,200 people to death, and kidnapped 250 people to torment them for months, what should Greece do? That’s exactly why I say that all the opposition political parties—except for PASOK—are trash. Unfortunately for our democracy. And that’s because we remain an uneducated people… And while we don’t know the first thing about political history or history in general, we’re absolutely certain our opinions are infallible… Every Greek is a little Pope—or, if you prefer, a douchebag (no offense intended). I love the Palestinians and want them to live happily in their own state. But often—very often—I wonder if they even want that themselves…