Queen Rania of Jordan Condemns Western Leaders’ Response to Israel-Gaza Conflict as ‘Glaring Double Standard’

In a stern critique, Queen Rania of Jordan has condemned Western leaders for what she perceives as a pronounced double standard in their response to the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict. She accused them of complicity in supporting Israel’s offensive against Hamas, denouncing it as a contributory factor to the loss of Palestinian lives. Queen Rania also characterized Israel as an “apartheid regime,” alleging systematic oppression and documented daily transgressions against the Palestinian population.

Following Hamas-led attacks, Israel imposed a complete siege on Gaza on October 7, prompting a series of airstrikes that have resulted in numerous casualties. Queen Rania expressed profound dismay, highlighting the unprecedented human suffering and calling for a global outcry for an immediate ceasefire. She voiced the concern that the Western world’s silence could be seen as tacit approval, contributing to their perceived complicity in the ongoing conflict.

Queen Rania emphasized the disparity between the condemnation of gunpoint killings and the acceptance of shelling as a means of violence. She characterized this double standard as shocking to the Arab world.

Her criticism comes in the wake of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza in response to the Hamas attack, a series of events that has claimed over 1400 lives. She decried this assault as a brutal act against Palestinians and questioned the notion of self-defense, given the significant civilian casualties, particularly among children.

Expressing the profound sorrow of her nation, Queen Rania conveyed the depth of grief, pain, and shock being felt in Jordan over the dire situation. She then turned her attention to U.S. President Joe Biden’s response to claims of atrocities against children. She pointed out what she sees as a concerning instance of confirmation bias, where initial evidence was later retracted based on contradicting statements from the IDF. Additionally, she criticized CNN for an early headline about Israeli children found deceased in an Israeli kibbutz, highlighting the lack of independent verification in the story.