Dominique de Villepin on the criticism of Israel: “I am the subject of threats, I am insulted, we harass my children”

ByMuhammad

Guest of the show DailyDominique de Villepin delivered a striking testimony on the pressures he undergoes for his critical positions towards Israel. “I have only one compass: peace and justice”, he says, denouncing the methods of those who “Despite humanitarian law” And seek to silence dissident voices. The former Prime Minister reveals to be the target of insults, nocturnal threats, defamation campaigns, and even harassment targeting his children. “I am devoted to me, I am dirty, I am insulted. But nothing intimidates me, ”he said, welcoming the professionalism of the security services that watch over him.

A testimony which illustrates, once again, the price often paid by those who dare to denounce the crimes of the Israeli State. Whether journalists, academics, artists or former political leaders, all those who deviate from the dominant account are exposed to a well -established mechanics: defamation campaigns, accusations of anti -Semitism, online harassment, professional pressures, even physical threats. The objective is clear: dissuade, silence, isolate. In this climate of extreme tension around the current genocide in Gaza, any dissonant voice becomes suspect, any criticism is assimilated to an attack. Villepin, like others before him, pays the high price. But his testimony also recalls that a burst of courage remains possible, and necessary, in front of this lead screed.

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