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Normalizing Aggression: How the West and Its Media Gave Israel a Free Pass in Syria

Imagine a country launching hundreds of airstrikes on another sovereign nation over a decade — without a declaration of war, without accountability, and without even making headlines. Now imagine that country being praised as a victim while it repeatedly violates international law.

This isn’t fiction. This is what Israel has done to Syria, and it has been carefully normalized by the Western world and its complicit media.

The West’s Selective Outrage

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Western leaders shouted “sovereignty,” “territorial integrity,” and “international law” from every podium. Sanctions, condemnations, and media hysteria followed — as they should when a nation is unjustly invaded.

But when Israel bombs Damascustargets Syrian military sites, or kills civilians under the guise of “anti-Iran operations,” there is nothing. No U.N. resolutions. No emergency summits. No calls for restraint.

Why? Because when it comes to Israel, Western morality magically disappears.

Media Silence Isn’t Incompetence — It’s Complicity

Let’s be clear: the Western media doesn’t “miss” these strikes. It chooses not to report them.

When Israel hits Syria, the headline reads:
📰 “Israel targets Iranian assets in Syria” — as if bombing another country is a minor diplomatic formality.

They don’t show the Syrian children who wake up to the sound of missiles. They don’t question the legality of strikes. They don’t highlight the frequency — over 400 Israeli airstrikes since 2011.

Compare that to how the same media treats even minor acts of retaliation from Iran or Hezbollah — every action by Syria’s allies is painted as “terrorism,” while every Israeli strike is called “self-defense.”

This isn’t journalism. This is propaganda dressed in a press badge.

Creating a Dangerous Precedent

What the West has done — intentionally or not — is legitimize lawless military aggression as long as it’s done by an ally.

By constantly defending Israel’s actions and refusing to challenge its narrative, Western powers have sent a chilling message to the world:

“If you’re on our side, international law doesn’t apply to you.”

That’s not just hypocrisy — that’s the death of global accountability.

Why Syria Became the Perfect Testing Ground

Syria was the perfect victim for this experiment in media manipulation. It was already under attack by jihadist rebels, sanctioned by the U.S., and demonized by Western narratives. So when Israel began quietly bombing it, no one cared. There was no public sympathy. No “pray for Syria” hashtags. Just silence.

That silence allowed Israel to expand its military influence, test new weaponry, and reshape the regional balance of power — all without risking war or condemnation.

The Cost of Silence: A Country Left in Ruins

Let’s not forget the consequences. Each Israeli strike weakens Syria’s recovery, demoralizes its military, and adds to civilian fear. Every power plant, airport, or army base destroyed pushes the country further into dependence, chaos, and vulnerability — exactly what Israel wants.

A strong Syria resists. A broken Syria can’t.

The Truth Western Media Won’t Print

Israel’s air campaign in Syria is not a defensive operation. It’s not about Iran. It’s about ensuring that Syria never rises again as a sovereign, unified, and anti-Zionist state.

And the West? It’s not just turning a blind eye — it’s handing Israel the pen to write the story, while silencing any voice that dares to question it.

Final Thought: Journalism or Justification?

When media platforms willingly ignore a decade of unprovoked bombings and frame a military aggressor as a peaceful democracy under threat, they are no longer informing the public — they are manufacturing consent for endless war.

It’s time people stop asking, “Why is no one talking about this?” and start realizing:

They are talking about it — they’re just choosing not to tell you the truth.

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