cross-posted from: https://piefed.ca/c/palestine@lemmy.dbzer0.com/p/951548/canada-joins-european-ban-on-israeli-settlement-goods-in-response-to-rising-violence
Israel’s foreign minister promised unspecified “counter measures” Tuesday against “countries that act, or will act, against Israel” but did not single out Canada.
These kinds of actions (among others) show that Israeli settlements are not in fact unsupported by the Israeli government.
They are HEAVILY subsidized by the Israeli state. If you’re a settler, it’s literally a tax break. Smotrich (financial minister) continuously advocates for more funding.
Ben Gvir made it his policy to arm the settlers by allowing “municipal police” to get military grade weapons. Also compulsory service means that many settlers are already armed and trained with military grade equipment.
Coupled with the retaliatory measure by the Israeli government against anyone who, through litigation, tried to block the settlements - they are fully supported by the state.
About fucking time.
They should be shunned more than apartheid South Africa was.
It should be all of Israel but that well never happen.
It’s still a good first step.
Always good to keep pushing!
