Yanis Varoufakis on Israel-Palestine: the truth behind October 7

On October 7th, 2023, the global narrative surrounding Palestine underwent a profound shift. In this powerful video, Yanis Varoufakis unpacks the media and political bias that portrays events in Gaza as isolated incidents, ignoring the ongoing realities of occupation and the struggle for Palestinian freedom. Varoufakis emphasizes the critical need to distinguish between legitimate resistance to oppression and actions that breach international law. He delves into the escalating violence faced by Palestinians and critiques the international community’s complicity, particularly the role of the U.S. in enabling the ongoing genocide of Palestinians by Israel. Drawing on historical parallels with colonialism in the U.S., South Africa, and Australia, Varoufakis calls for a fundamental re-evaluation of Western perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He argues that the fight for Palestinian liberation is not just a regional issue but a crucial step toward global justice and humanity. This clip is from a recent livestream on this subject, featuring Yanis Varoufakis and many other voices. Watch it here: https://youtube.com/live/8zVlBlTgx3g SUPPORT US --------------------- Join DiEM25: https://diem25.org/join​ Donate to DiEM25: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official #palestine #gaza #israel 00:00 The World Wakes Up: October 7th, 2023 00:56 The Fence of Oppression: A Symbol of Resistance 02:26 War Crimes and International Law 02:38 A Call to the International Criminal Court 03:30 Systematic Destruction and Ethnic Cleansing 06:51 Historical Context: White Settler Colonialism 07:20 The Global Hypocrisy: Western Support for Israel 13:09 The Israeli Apartheid vs. South African Apartheid 15:31 The Media's Role and the Bigger Picture 18:11 The Urgency of Palestinian Freedom