#US/ Something missing from this "Nobel and Pulitzer winners" letter denouncing "‘dangerous’ Israel cultural boycott"

https://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/blog/2024/10/29/authors/

By focusing solely on #Israel's "existential wars" against Hamas and Hezbollah, or referring to the “conflict,” (it’s an occupation, and asymmetric in every possible respect) the letter implicitly sidesteps the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza. An omission which allows the authors to present the situation as a straightforward struggle against terrorism, without acknowledging the occupation, or what Haaretz calls outright ethnic cleansing

Can’t ignore the fact that many of the signatories are Jewish. Some, including, Mayim Bialik, #Trump supporter David Mamet, Debra Messing, Sherry Lansing and others faced backlash for dehumanizing Palestinians, while justifying Israel’s war on Gaza. Even Aayan Hirsi Ali 🧐 is on the list, which is really disturbing given her background.

Also missing is information about Creative Community for Peace (#CCFP), the non-profit organization in the entertainment industry that “promotes dialogue and understanding regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” which has faced criticism for being associated with right-wing pro-Israel groups, such as #StandWithUs. Some will argue that CCFP serves as a front for these U.S. organizations, advocating for cultural engagement in #Israel while downplaying the impact of Israeli policies on Palestinians. Despite its claims of neutrality, CCFP's activities align closely with pro-Israel agendas, particularly in countering cultural boycotts. The tone of the document and the focus on terrorism as a primary driver of the conflict could be interpreted as aligning with StandWithUs's ideology.

Most importantly, the letter does not explicitly address the humanitarian crisis in #Gaza, but it implicitly frames the conflict as a defensive struggle against “terrorism,” potentially justifying Israel's actions.

See for example:

Mayim Bialik criticised for ‘demented’ post about Israel-Hamas war https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/mayim-bialik-israel-hamas-big-bang-theory-b2489241.html

Will & Grace actress Debra Messing slammed for ridiculing Motaz Azaiza's evacuation from Gaza https://www.newarab.com/news/debra-messing-slammed-mocking-gazas-motaz-azaiza-exit

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