In a powerful statement during the plenary session of the European Parliament, Member of European Parliament (MEP) Assita Kanko criticized Western feminists for their perceived silence on the atrocities inflicted on Israeli women by the Palestinian Islamic terrorist group Hamas.
Kanko posed a poignant question to these feminists, saying, “How can you remain silent when women and girls are raped, tortured, their bodies carried around naked and spat on by bearded men shouting Allah Akbar? Then you can never call yourself a feminist again.”
Kanko went on to brand these feminists as “hypocritical” and expressed her disappointment, stating, “Every day, including today, some Western hypocritical feminists should be ashamed of their silence on the horror that Hamas men inflicted on women and girls on 7 October.”
The MEP underscored that the MeToo movement and intersectional feminists do not genuinely advocate for all women.
She accused them of lying about their commitment to women’s rights, asserting, “If they remain silent, it means they have lied to us about their commitment to women’s rights. Their actions support the oppressor, not the victims. Also, the EU money does. Indirectly.”
Furthermore, Kanko, who is the Vice Chair of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group, emphasized that these feminists should not be standing in the European Parliament advocating for selective human rights.
She suggested that a true ceasefire would only be achieved when all hostages are brought back home, and Hamas rapists are brought to justice.
“When you are under attack by terrorists, a cease-fire is like raising your hands when you are being shot at. Perhaps it is worth considering that a real lasting cease-fire will start with bringing back all the hostages to their homes and the rapists to justice,” Kanko declared.
Before Kanko addressed the European Parliament, MEP Grace O’Sullivan proposed measures for “everlasting peace” in the region, attributing the conflict to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his ‘far-right’ government.
Kanko countered, stating, “Here’s what you can do. Demand a permanent ceasefire now. End trade with settlements now. Recognize the Palestinian state now. The EU must be courageous, not complicit.”
Despite the severe nature of Hamas atrocities against Israeli women on October 7, which included coordinated attacks, kidnappings, and planned sexual violence, Kanko lamented the selective outcry from feminists. She criticized their silence and questioned why they began speaking up selectively only after Israel retaliated.
As the debate continues, the United Nations body for gender equality and women’s empowerment, UN Women, along with the European Parliament, has faced criticism for refusing to recognize or condemn the assault and rape of Israeli women by Hamas.
The severity of Hamas’s crimes against Israeli women prompted the formation of a Civil Commission on October 7th Crimes by Hamas Women to document instances of sexual violence used as a weapon.
In a recent interview with Sky News, MEP Assita Kanko emphasized that “Hamas is not only a threat to Israel, it’s also a threat to women. It’s a threat to all Jews worldwide because it’s based on radical Islam.”
The debate surrounding the silence on Hamas atrocities continues to raise questions about the responsibilities of international bodies and the need for a unified response against such acts of violence.
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