{"id":2074670,"date":"2023-10-20T21:37:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T01:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-draws-fire-over-call-for-solidarity-with-palestine-and-gaza-in-rare-shift-from-climate-obsession\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T21:41:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T01:41:33","slug":"greta-thunberg-draws-fire-over-call-for-solidarity-with-palestine-and-gaza-in-rare-shift-from-climate-obsession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-draws-fire-over-call-for-solidarity-with-palestine-and-gaza-in-rare-shift-from-climate-obsession\/","title":{"rendered":"Greta Thunberg faces criticism for advocating &#8216;Solidarity with Palestine and Gaza&#8217; instead of focusing solely on climate change."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgreta-thunberg-draws-fire-over-call-for-solidarity-with-palestine-and-gaza-in-rare-shift-from-climate-obsession%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074670&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Greta Thunberg Calls for Solidarity with Palestine\u200c and \u2064Gaza, Breaking from \u200bClimate Activism<\/h2>\n<p>In a surprising departure from her usual focus on climate change, Greta Thunberg took to social media to express her\u2063 support for Palestine \u200dand Gaza. Following the recent massacre in \u200cIsrael by Hamas\u200d terrorists, Thunberg called for an immediate ceasefire and justice \u200bfor Palestinians. She urged \u200cthe world to speak\u2064 up and help those affected by \u2063the conflict. Thunberg also made it clear that she \u2062vehemently\u2064 opposes any form of antisemitism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Week 270. Today we strike in solidarity\u2063 with Palestine and \u200cGaza. The world needs to speak up and call for an immediate ceasefire, justice and freedom for Palestinians and all civilians affected.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreePalestine?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreePalestine<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IStandWithPalestine?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IStandWithPalestine<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/StandWithGaza?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#StandWithGaza<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FridaysForFuture?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FridaysForFuture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thread <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0hVtya0yWO\">pic.twitter.com\/0hVtya0yWO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GretaThunberg\/status\/1715355502337499332?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However, Thunberg faced criticism for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/greta-thunberg-draws-fire-over-call-for-solidarity-with-palestine-and-gaza-in-rare-shift-from-climate-obsession\/\" title=\"Greta Thunberg faces criticism for advocating 'Solidarity with Palestine and Gaza' instead of focusing solely on climate change.\">previous \u2063post featuring<\/a> a stuffed toy octopus, which some\u200c interpreted \u2064as \u200dan antisemitic symbol. Thunberg clarified \u200bthat\u200c the\u2063 toy is commonly used\u2063 by autistic individuals to express emotions and apologized for any unintentional \u200boffense caused. She emphasized her strong stance against \u200bdiscrimination and\u2062 antisemitism.<\/p>\n<p>The response on social \u200cmedia \u2064was mixed,\u2062 with some\u2062 accusing Thunberg of supporting terrorism and others urging \u2064her to educate herself on \u2064the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Despite the backlash, Thunberg&#8217;s call\u2064 for solidarity with Palestine\u200b and Gaza remains a significant \u200ddeparture from\u2063 her usual climate activism.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>Reactions on Social\u200b Media:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">This \u2062was\u200d a brutal massacre of\u200d innocent men, women, children and babies. 1400 Israelis were murdered, and over 200 are kidnapped in Gaza right now, 30 of them children. This is not fight for freedom, \u200dthis\u200b is ISIS.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u05ea\u05de\u05e8 \u05d6\u05e0\u05d3\u05d1\u05e8\u05d2 (@tamarzandberg)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tamarzandberg\/status\/1715346287451595018?\">October 20,\u2063 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Serial school-skipper and general useful idiot \u2064Greta Thunberg shows support for \u200cthose\u200b who\u2063 attacked Israel. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2tweXiEFMJ\">pic.twitter.com\/2tweXiEFMJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200d Joe Pags Pagliarulo (@JoeTalkShow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoeTalkShow\/status\/1715478219799810121?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">She didn\u2019t stand when the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Palestinian?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Palestinian<\/a> Terrorists killed 1400 Israelis and beheaded babies.<br \/>\nYou don\u2019t have 2b a MusIim to stand with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HamasTerrorists?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HamasTerrorists<\/a>. U just need to b\u200b an\u200d opportunist like<br \/>\nGreta Thunberg <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GretaThunberg?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GretaThunberg<\/a> pr\u00f3st\u00eet\u00fate of\u200d ISIS <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HamasisISIS?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HamasisISIS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IsraelAttack?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IsraelAttack<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Islamic_Jihad?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Islamic_Jihad<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gYoLV0nf9U\">pic.twitter.com\/gYoLV0nf9U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wake up Hindu (@Hindus_Unity_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hindus_Unity_\/status\/1715455606147182999?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Greta Thunberg\u2063 is \u2062a communist and\u2063 an antisemite.<br \/>\nEither that or she\u2019s a crisis\u2063 actor with a social media following who jumps\u200d on the next\u200b current event to remain relevant.<br \/>\nFuck Greta Thunberg and her grubby handlers.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cold957 (@cold957) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cold957\/status\/1715405456850460852?\">October 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>These \u200creactions on Instagram reflect the controversy surrounding Thunberg&#8217;s stance \u200bon the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>A\u200c user named Roiegalitz expressed disappointment in Thunberg&#8217;s support for terrorism and questioned her failure to condemn Hamas and Jihad for their \u200cactions. Another \u2063user, Orlykamrava, highlighted the irony in Thunberg&#8217;s post and suggested that she\u200c educate herself on the \u2063history and complexities of the region.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">.author_subscription_pitch p{margin:5px;}<\/p>\n<p><em><b>An Urgent Note from Our Staff:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Western Journal has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/uncovered-american-tax-dollars-funding-way-more-than-just-weapons-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"American tax dollars funding more than just weapons in Ukraine uncovered.\">labeled \u201cdangerous\u201d simply<\/a> because we have a\u200b biblical worldview and speak the truth\u200c about what is happening in America.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We \u200brefuse to let\u2062 Big\u2062 Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pfizer-recruits-super-bowl-champ-to-be-official-spokesman-for-covid-booster\/\" title=\"Pfizer hires Super Bowl champ as COVID booster spokesperson.\">woke advertisers dictate<\/a> the content we \u2062share with our community. 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Another user, EmilyGarden, applauded Thunberg for standing up for justice and criticized those who labeled her as an antisemite.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2064is evident that Thunberg&#8217;s statement has sparked a \u200dheated debate, with polarizing opinions on\u2062 both sides. While some view her \u2062support for Palestine and Gaza as a courageous\u200b stand for human rights, others believe that she\u2064 is supporting terrorism and lacks a comprehensive understanding of the complex conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of \u2062the backlash, Thunberg&#8217;s decision to break from her climate \u200cactivism and speak out about the\u2064 Israeli-Palestinian \u2063conflict demonstrates her commitment to standing up for what she \u2062believes in. It is important to note that she also made it clear that she strongly opposes antisemitism and any form of discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 controversy surrounding Thunberg&#8217;s \u2062support for Palestine and \u2064Gaza highlights the challenges of navigating political issues while \u200dbeing in the public eye. It raises questions about the role of activists and their responsibility in \u2062addressing global conflicts beyond their areas\u2063 of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>As a \u200bprominent \u2062figure\u200c in the climate activism\u200b movement, Thunberg&#8217;s statement has undoubtedly brought\u2064 attention to the \u2062Israeli-Palestinian conflict and \u2062prompted discussions about the role of international solidarity\u200b in achieving peace and justice in \u200dthe region. Whether \u2064her call\u2064 for solidarity \u200dwill have a tangible impact remains to be seen, but\u2064 it certainly adds a \u2062new dimension to \u200cthe ongoing conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an unusual departure, Greta Thunberg urged for solidarity with Gaza, deviating from her usual focus on fossil fuels. Following the recent tragic events where over 1,400 lives were lost in Israel, she called for global support and vocal condemnation. 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