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Israel leveraged 9/11 war on terror to justify Palestinian occupation
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israel repositioned its military campaign against Palestinians as part of the broader "war on terror" following the 9/11 attacks, according to Al Jazeera English. The framing allowed Israeli officials to present Palestinian resistance and Israeli security operations within the context of counterterrorism, a narrative that gained traction in the United States during the post-2001 geopolitical climate.
The strategic alignment transformed how Israeli actions were perceived internationally. By characterizing Palestinian militant groups alongside designated terrorist organizations, Israel could anchor its policies within America's newly dominant security paradigm, making restrictions on Palestinians appear consistent with global counterterrorism efforts rather than occupation-specific measures.
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