Israeli airstrikes on Evin Prison caused significant casualties, with around 100 Iranian trans prisoners reported missing and presumed dead. This operation was framed by Israeli officials as a symbolic act of support for Iranian liberation. However, the narrative of Israel as a safe haven for LGBTQ individuals is challenged by the harsh realities faced by those living under Israeli rule, especially Palestinians. The complexities of queer lives under occupation demonstrate that oppression transcends sexual orientation, reflecting a deep-seated problem for both queer Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Israeli officials have portrayed the attack on Evin Prison as 'symbolic': an act to show support for Iranian liberation, yet this approach demonstrates the absurdity of believing that freedom can be delivered through bombs.
Growing up in Iran, there was a belief in Israeli pinkwashing, depicting Israel as a safe haven for LGBTQ individuals, but the reality reveals a harsh truth for queer lives living under Israeli rule.
Under Israeli control, millions of Palestinians, including queer individuals, suffer greatly, demonstrating that oppression is universal, as bombs do not differentiate based on sexual orientation.
The experience of queer Israelis under a homophobic government, which threatens their identities while denying rights, illustrates that the struggle for LGBTQ rights is complex and fraught even within Israel.
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