How pinkwashing has been weaponised against Gazan solidarity
Queer Palestinians exist – and they need your support TW: this article contains mentions of discrimination, homophobia, hate crime and murder A humanitarian crisis has been unfolding over the past three weeks in the Gaza Strip.
In response, GAY TIMES will be publishing editorial content calling for international queer solidarity with the Palestinian people. Below, we speak to UK-based queer activism group the Dyke Project and Palestinian-Australian writer and activist Elias Jahshan about how pinkwashing has been used to turn public favour against the Palestinian cause. Throughout October, the media has been filled with distressing images and reports coming out of Palestine and Israel.
A Hamas attack on 7 October punctured brewing tension from the Gaza Strip, currently under an indefinite blockade, leading to thousands of Israeli civilian casualties.
This offensive prompted the Israeli government to retaliate with escalating violence. At the time of writing, over 8,000 Palestinians have lost their lives and the Gaza Strip is in a total communication blackout.
