Ben Gvir’s ban of the Palestinian flag is the latest attempt to repress Palestinians, but it is nothing new for Israel. Until the settler colonial system is uprooted in its entirety, such attacks will certainly continue, writes Dana El Kurd.
From Brazil to Chile, Palestinians have good reason to be excited for left-wing victories. But the new governments' many challenges may temper those hopes.
From banning the flag, to slaying Palestinians, to continuing colonization, the actions of the Israeli state are consistent with the spirit and origins of Zionist settler colonialism.
In 2022, Israel’s Operation Break the Wave sought to destroy a newly-emerging wave of Palestinian resistance. This pivotal moment in Palestinian history continues to unfold today.
The Israeli system of control is facing strong Palestinian pushback, but the ways Israel seeks to escape this situation would only make things worse for the country. To find a viable way forward, the Israelis must consider the only option that will satisfy Palestinians in the long term, namely ending the occupation.