Critics apply a double standard to Israel, overlooking other conflicts

Surely you’re familiar with the brutal conflict that has displaced millions and claimed over 14,000 lives, with aid convoys struggling to reach those in need?

If not, the Sudanese civil war isn’t on your radar?

What about the crisis in Yemen, where more than half the population requires humanitarian aid amidst constant turmoil?

Have you not heard much about the fight in Myanmar, leading to people fleeing the fighting multiple times and a quarter of the population facing hunger and illness?

The lack of attention to these terrible situations contrasts greatly with the overwhelming focus on Israel’s war in Gaza, mostly portrayed negatively.

This isn’t a new phenomenon.

Israel has been consistently criticized and held to a different standard compared to other societies, despite being an advanced Western-style democracy and a U.S. ally.

Despite Israel being better than armed factions preying on people in other countries, international organizations, media, and left-wing activists often present the opposite image.

The disproportionate condemnation of Israel might suggest that the world would be more peaceful without a Jewish state.

There are significant differences between the Gaza conflict and other conflicts mentioned.

Israel isn’t staging a coup or fighting a civil war but was compelled to act after a heinous attack from Hamas.

Israel operates differently in conflict, aiming to follow the rules of war while facing a ruthless enemy targeting civilians.

In other global conflicts, like in Myanmar, there seem to be no rules with atrocities including executions, torture, and persecution.

Yet, Israel is often accused of genocide.

Those focusing on Israel’s alleged crimes rarely mention other oppressed groups like the Uighurs in China, the Rohingya in Myanmar, or minorities in Afghanistan, Iran, and Nagorno-Karabakh.

While many countries are oppressive, Israel receives a disproportionate amount of criticism compared to others.

Antisemitism and hypocrisy have historically fueled the bias against Israel, continuing even in modern times.

While other conflicts struggle to gain attention, there’s a noticeable pattern of forgetting crises like Sudan and Myanmar amidst growing humanitarian emergencies and fleeting media coverage.

There’s a reason for the selective focus.

Twitter: @RichLowry