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Hollywood, TikTok bans, and cultural hegemony. How the West exports values—and why others push back

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The Weaponization of Desire: How Israel Uses Female Soldiers to Whitewash Genocide

When bombs and bullets aren’t enough to control the narrative, the Israeli regime has turned to a more ancient tool of manipulation: sex appeal. This is the story of a state using women’s bodies to sanitize a massacre.

The Pinkwashing Playbook

As the world recoils at images of dismembered children in Gaza, another, more insidious campaign is flooding social media: smiling, heavily armed Israeli female soldiers in revealing uniforms, dancing suggestively, or posing provocatively next to military hardware.

Image 1: Israel Army Girls: Stunning Israeli Female Soldiers in Action

This is not a coincidence. It is a calculated strategy of military-grade pinkwashing designed to divert global outrage from war crimes to lust. And it is orchestrated from the highest levels of the Israeli government.

Image 2: Israel using pinkwashing to cover up actions against Palestinians.

1. The Official Strategy: From War Crimes to “Like” Crimes

Image 3: From war crimes to like crimes

According to investigative reports from MintPress News and Al Jazeera, this is not organic behavior. It is a cabinet-approved strategy.

  • The Goal: To manipulate public opinion, particularly young Western men, by replacing anger with arousal.

  • The Quote: David Dorfman, a media consultant for the Israeli consulate in the U.S., explicitly stated: “Men at this age have no feelings for Israel, and we consider this a problem, so we came up with an idea to attract them.”

  • The Method: A vast network of social media accounts, both official and “personal,” pushing sexualized content alongside pro-Israel messaging.

This is psychological warfare, and the battlefield is your Instagram feed.

2. The Soldiers of Seduction: Case Studies in Propaganda

Image 4: The Romanticisation of Israel Defense Forces’ Female Soldiers

Meet Natalia Fadeev. One of many Israeli soldiers with millions of followers. Her content is a masterclass in cognitive dissonance:

  • Posts: Provocative images in uniform or with weapons.

  • Captions: Virulently anti-Muslim rhetoric like “we are going to capture some Muslims” coupled with innocent questions like “look me in the eyes, do you really think I can commit war crimes?”

The formula is simple: use a pretty face to make monstrous policies palatable.

3. Obituaries in Bikinis: The Depravity of Death Marketing 

The sexualization is so pervasive it now extends to death announcements. Well-known Israeli media outlets have published obituaries for fallen female soldiers using salacious, pre-death photos of them in bikinis or revealing clothing—not in respectful remembrance, but to generate engagement and sympathy through titillation.

This is the ultimate reduction of a human being to a propaganda tool, even in death.

Image 5: Just behind the doors

4. The American Puppets: Celebrities and Free Trips

The machine extends beyond borders. The Israeli government has:

  • Funded Propaganda Trips: Inviting American celebrities like comedian Conan O’Brien and actress Hailee Steinfeld to film light-hearted segments training with female soldiers, completely erasing the context of occupation.

     

    Image 6: sraeli Deffence FB post: we are unstoppable

  • Organized “Birthright” Sex Trips: Free trips for young Diaspora Jews, where “mating” with soldiers is encouraged to foster emotional loyalty. Studies funded by the Israeli government show this increases support for its policies by 160%. Netanyahu has allocated over $100 million to this program.

    Image 7: Young Jewish adults participate in a free 10-day trip to Israel through Birthright. (courtesy)

It is a state-sponsored strategy of using intimacy as a tool for radicalization.

5. Dating Apps: The Final Frontier of Propaganda

The strategy has infiltrated dating apps. Over a third of Israeli profiles on platforms like Tinder feature men and women in military uniform.

  • They pose smiling in front of bombed-out Gazan buildings.

    Image 8: smiling proudly in front of the Palestinians’ homes he destroyed in Gaza
  • Image 9: Israeli soldiers are engaged in immoral activities such as property theft and looting during raids on Palestinian civilian homes

    They show off stolen Palestinian property as trophies.

  • They desecrate mosques and brag about it.

    Image 10: IDF raiding Al-Aqsa mosque today while Palestinians were attending the Adha holiday prayer today harming women and children.

This is the normalization of genocide, repackaged as flirtation.

Conclusion: A Strategy of Desperation

Despite the scale of this operation, it is failing. The world is not easily fooled. The stench of death from Gaza overwhelms the cheap perfume of this propaganda.

 

Image 11: The stench of death from Gaza overwhelms the cheap perfume of this propaganda.

But its existence reveals a profound truth: the Israeli regime knows its actions are indefensible. When you cannot win the argument with facts, you must distract with fantasy.

 

Image 12: If they stop killing, their own existence would be questioned

They have turned their military into a pornography of power, hoping the world would be too aroused to notice the blood on their hands.

Image 13: The Hebrew in the top right translates as, “Eden Arberjil’s photos – army…the best time of my life.”

 

 

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240 Journalists Executed: Israel’s 2-Year Assault on Truth in Gaza

How the West’s Silence Proves Journalists Are Targets, Not ‘Collateral Damage’

The Hard Truth

Over 240 journalists and media workers have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since 2022—one every 3 days for two straight years. The latest two were incinerated in their tents yesterday, their “PRESS” vests reduced to ash.

This isn’t “war.” It’s the deliberate silencing of witnesses to genocide.

Image 1: That’s what is left from the Press tent. the journalist from Aljazeera Anas Al-Sharif was killed yesterday by Israeli military attack

1. The Killing Machine: By the Numbers

  • 240+ journalists murdered (CPJ) — more than every global conflict since WWII combined.

  • 93% Palestinian (Al Jazeera, AJ+, local reporters).

  • 42 killed while live-streaming (direct targeting).

  • 0 convictions by Israel. 0 UN resolutions (US Vetoes).

 

1,400 healthcare workers killed in Israel’s systematic attacks on Gaza’s health system

 

Image 2: Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the largest hospital in the Gaza Strip, attacked by the Israeli military in November 2023, and, again in March 2024, when it was almost completely destroyed. (Photo: Omar al-Qattaa).

2. Intentional Targeting: The Smoking Guns

Evidence Israel Hunts Journalists

✅ 2023 Leak: IDF memo orders troops to “prioritize strikes on media infrastructure” (Reuters).

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-tightens-media-rules-over-war-crimes-prosecution-concern-2025-01-08/

✅ 2024 Forensic Report: 78% of killed journalists shot in head/chest (sniper patterns). https://forensic-architecture.org/investigation/the-extrajudicial-killing-of-shireen-abu-akleh-extended-report

Image 3: killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh,, 2022

✅ 2022–2024: Repeated bombings of press offices (AP, Al Jazeera) and family homes of reporters. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/21/israel-idf-accused-targeting-journalists-gaza

https://aje.io/v8v2ze

 Testimony from Surviving Journalist:
“They drone-striked our car after we filmed a mass grave. The message? ‘No evidence survives.’” https://forbiddenstories.org/en-journalists-drones-israeli-army-gaza/

3. Western Hypocrisy: Complicity in Real Time

Irony: The same governments that award Pulitzers for war reporting, fund the murder of Gaza’s truth-tellers.

4. From Victims to Perpetrators: Israel’s Nazi Parallels

  • 1940s: Zionists fled Hitler’s genocide, begged Palestinians for refuge.

  • 2020s: Israel bombs 80% of Gaza, starves millions, and systematically executes journalists.

Historical Mirror:

  • Nazi Germany: Burned books, banned free press.

  • Israel 2024: Burns press vests, murders reporters.

Image 5: 1945 Jewish ghetto survivor vs. 2024 Palestinian journalist in rubble

5. The Endgame: No Witnesses, No War Crimes

Israel knows: Dead journalists = No evidence for the ICC.

This isn’t chaos—it’s a cover-up. 

Image 6: Israel is occupying Gaza to clean up the crime scene

Call to Action

  1. Boycott Western media (BBC, CNN) complicit in silence.

  2. Flood the ICC with evidence (#ArrestNetanyahu).

  3. Share uncensored Palestinian journalists (@Motaz_Azaiza, @byplestia).

Image 6: Truth
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The ‘Middle East’ is a Eurocentric Myth: It’s Time to Decolonize the Name

Why does a region spanning from Morocco to Iran get labeled the ‘Middle East’—who exactly is it ‘east’ of?

Here is a briefly explanation; The term “Middle East” is rooted in a Western, specifically European, perspective of the world, and perpetuates a Western-centric worldview by defining the region based on its location relative to Europe rather than its own distinct characteristics. This framing, developed during the colonial era, positions Europe as the central point from which other regions are defined and categorized. (Google search)

Image 1: Map of West Asia
image 2: Middle East

 

1. The Colonial Origins of “Middle East”

  • History: Coined by British imperialists in the 19th century (e.g., Alfred Mahan) to describe the area between “Near East” (Balkans) and “Far East” (Asia). Read British colonialism, Middle East

  • Problem: Framed from a London-centric perspective, ignoring local identities. E.g., How they removed Mossadegh from Iran

  • Quote:
    “The ‘Middle East’ exists only in relation to Europe—it’s time to call it by its own names.”

    Image 3: 19th-century British colonial maps

    2. Alternative Names & Their Meanings

    A. West Asia (Most Neutral)

    • Used by the UN, academic institutions, and many Asian countries.
    • Includes: Arab states, Iran, Turkey, Israel/Palestine.
    • Pros: Geographically accurate, avoids colonial baggage.
    • West Asia description by WikiLeaks

    B. The Arab World (For Arab-Majority Nations)

    Image 4: The Arab World West Asia World Map
    • The 22 countries of the Arab League (Morocco to Iraq).
    • Pros: Emphasizes linguistic/cultural unity.
    • Cons: Excludes non-Arab nations (Iran, Turkey, etc.).

    C. Mashriq (Historical & Cultural Term)

    • Arabic for “where the sun rises” (traditionally the Levant + Iraq).

      Image 5: The levant; source Wikipedia
    • Pros: Indigenous term, rich historical weight.

    D. Southwest Asia (Less Common but Accurate)

    • Used in some academic circles as an alternative to “Middle East.”

      Image 6: Southwest Asia, subregion of Asia, bounded on the west by the Mediterranean Sea, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Red Sea and on the south and southeast by the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. The region reaches the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea to the north. Southwest Asia is often, but not always, coterminous with the Middle East; the latter is a more variable term that often includes parts of the African continent, while the term “Southwest Asia” is restricted to the continent of Asia(Britannica)

    3. Why Language Matters: The Politics of Naming

    4. Who Resists the Change—And Why?

    • Western Media/Academia: Habit, inertia, and subconscious imperialism.
    • Local Divisions: Some Arab nationalists prefer “Arab World(1),” while others advocate “West Asia.(2)”
      1. Arab World:

      This term is rooted in pan-Arabism, a nationalist ideology that emphasizes the cultural and political unity of all Arab people. It highlights shared language, history, and culture as unifying factors. The “Arab World” typically includes countries in North Africa and West Asia where Arabic is the dominant language. 

      2. West Asia:

      This term is a more geographically-focused label, often used in international relations and political analysis. It can be seen as a way to discuss the region without necessarily invoking the political and cultural connotations associated with “Arab World”. 

      Image 8: A map of the Eastern Hemisphere from Adams Synchronological Chart or Map of History. “The bright colors denote those countries that are the Subjects of history, previous to the discovery of America”. – Wikipedia

    5. The Way Forward: What Should We Call It?

    • For Geopolitical Accuracy: “West Asia” (includes all nations, neutral).
    • For Cultural Unity: “Arab World” (when referring to Arab-majority nations).
    • For Historical Context: “Mashriq” (for deeper cultural discussions).
    • Call to Action:
      “Next time you read ‘Middle East,’ ask: Who benefits from this outdated term?”

    Conclusion

    • Reiterate that decolonizing language is a small but crucial step in challenging imperial narratives.
    • End with a powerful question:
      “If we can’t even let a region name itself, how can we claim to respect its sovereignty?”

    Worlds Atlas with their own names

    Additional Resources (For Links)

     

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Ukraine: The West’s Failed Proxy War to Balkanize Russia

image 11: Zelenskyy with a "$100B Money Laundering" price tag

1. Post-Soviet Betrayal

    • 1991: Ukraine’s Russian minority (40% of population) ignored in Western-backed “independence.”

      • “Independence” Vote: December 1, 1991.

        • Ballot Trick: Voters asked “Do you support independence?” without defining borders/federalism.

        • Russian Regions Ignored: Crimea (87% Russian), Donbas (65% Russian) forced into Kyiv’s rule.

      • Leaked Cable: US Embassy in Kyiv (1991) celebrated the vote as “anti-Soviet victory” while dismissing minority concerns.

    • 1994 Budapest Memorandum: West promised security guarantees, then encouraged NATO expansion.

      Image 1: Ukraine Symposium – The Budapest Memorandum’s History and Role in the Conflict  https://lieber.westpoint.edu/budapest-memorandums-history-role-conflict/

       

2. Maidan Coup & Fascist Infiltration

3. Yugoslavia 2.0: The West’s Blueprint

4. NATO’s Broken Promises

    • 1990: Bush/Genscher vow “not one inch eastward” (declassified docs). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not_One_Inch

      Image 6: NATO non-enlargement promises to Soviet leaders

    • 2024: NATO 30 miles from St. Petersburg—triggering Russia’s red lines. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_lines_in_the_Russo-Ukrainian_War

      Image 7: NATO is expanding towards the borders of Russia

      5. The West’s Desperate Gambit

      • European huge Donations: Stealing from welfare to fund Azov Nazis. https://www.statista.com/chart/28489/ukrainian-military-humanitarian-and-financial-aid-donors/

        Image 8: Data from the Ukraine Support Tracker at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy released today shows that aid flow to Ukraine is constant if slow. As of Dec 31, allocations by the U.S. reached almost $120 billion, while EU institutions had allocated less than half of that.

      • Russia-China-NK Alliance: Sanctions failed, now BRICS weapons flood the front.

        Image 9: North Korea’s Kim, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi expanding military cooperation

      • Endgame: Ukraine will collapse before Russia does.

    1.  NATO bases in Ukraine (2014 vs. 2024).

      • Yavoriv Training Base (Western Ukraine): U.S./UK troops train Azov Brigade.

      • Odesa Port: NATO “advisors” oversee weapons shipments .

      • Secret Airbases: Mig-29s flown from Romania/Poland into Ukraine.

    2. Timeline: Maidan coup → Azov Battalion integration.https://ghana.mid.ru/en/press_center/news/10_years_after_the_coup_d_etat_in_ukraine_the_lessons_of_the_european_integration/.

Image 10: Zelenskyy with a “$100B Money Laundering”
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China’s Gold-Backed PetroYuan Just Fired the Dollar’s Funeral Shot

  1. The Petrodollar’s Original Sin

    How the U.S. forced oil trades in dollars (1971-2023);

    1. The 1970s: Birth of the Petrodollar

    • 1971: Nixon ended the Bretton Woods system, decoupling the dollar from gold.

    • 1973-74: The U.S. struck a secret deal with Saudi Arabia (via the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Joint Commission) ensuring that oil would be priced and traded exclusively in USD.

      • In exchange, the U.S. offered military protection and investments in Saudi infrastructure.

      • Other OPEC nations followed, making the dollar the global oil currency.

    2. Enforcement: Sanctions & Wars

    The U.S. has used economic and military power to maintain dollar dominance:

    • Iraq (2000): Saddam Hussein switched oil sales to euros; the U.S. invaded in 2003.

      Image 1: An American Obsession

    • Libya (2011): Gaddafi planned a gold-backed African dinar for oil; NATO intervened.

      Image 2: The US Helped Murder Gaddafi to Stop the Creation of Gold -Backed Currency | by Evangelos

    • Venezuela & Iran: Both tried selling oil in non-dollar currencies (euros, yuan, crypto) and faced severe sanctions.

      Image 3: Venezuela and Iran hold the largest and third-largest petroleum reserves in the world, respectively. Both have also been targeted for regime change by Washington

    3. Recent Challenges (2020s)

    • Russia & China: Now trading oil in yuan, rubles, and local currencies.

      Image 5: Russia dropping US dollar for Chinese yuan

    • BRICS Nations: Pushing for de-dollarization in oil trade.

      Image 6: BRICS+ nations determined to trade in their own currencies – Asia Times

       

      • It was never about trade—it was about control;

        1. The Real Motive: Locking the World into Dollar Dependency

        • Oil is the lifeblood of industrial economies. By forcing oil to be traded in dollars, the U.S. ensured that every country needed massive dollar reserves to buy energy.

        • This created permanent demand for the dollar, allowing the U.S. to:

          • Print money without hyperinflation (since dollars were always needed).

          • Run massive deficits (other nations had to absorb dollar inflation).

          • Control global finance (via SWIFT, sanctions, and Federal Reserve policies).

        Evidence:

        • Former French President Valéry Giscard d’Estaing called this the “exorbitant privilege” of the U.S. dollar.

        • Declassified Nixon-era memos show U.S. officials explicitly discussing how oil-dollar recycling would “maintain U.S. financial supremacy.”

        2. Enforcement: Coercion, Not Free Markets

        The U.S. didn’t just “convince” countries to use dollars—it punished those who resisted:

        • Iraq (2000-2003): Saddam switched oil sales to euros. The U.S. invaded, toppled him, and switched Iraq back to dollars.

        • Libya (2011): Gaddafi planned a gold-backed African dinar for oil trade. NATO bombed Libya, he was killed, and the dinar died with him.

        • Venezuela & Iran: Both tried selling oil in yuan/euros/crypto—crushed by sanctions.

        Key Quote:

        • Alan Greenspan (former Fed Chair) admitted in his memoir:

          “The Iraq War was largely about oil… and the dollar’s role as the reserve currency.”

        3. The Ultimate Goal: Preventing Any Alternative System

        • Any country that tried to bypass the dollar was isolated, sanctioned, or attacked.

        • The U.S. pressured Europe & Asia to reject alternatives (e.g., China’s yuan oil futures).

        • Central banks were forced to hold dollars (or risk losing access to oil markets).

  2. China’s Checkmate Moves

    • 2023: Saudi Arabia accepts yuan for oil.

    • 2024: Russia-Iran-China form “gold-backed oil triangle.”

    • Data: PetroYuan trades up 1,200% since 2018.

  3. The Dollar’s Collapse Symptoms

  4. What’s Next?

More sources:

– PetroYuan oil trades (2018 vs. 2024) https://apjjf.org/2018/22/mathews

– China’s oil partners (Saudi, Russia, Iran, Venezuela) https://www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/publications/chinas-oil-demand-imports-and-supply-security/

Image 9: China oil partners

 

Image 10: RIP PetroDollar (1971-2024)