Socialist Worker of 18 October gave 20 of 24 pages to Israel and Gaza, doubling down on its “Rejoice” headline (11 October) about the Hamas massacre of 7 October. It printed without comment a claim (solicited from Hamas) about 7 October that it “targeted only military bases”, which other evidence contradicts. SW has a statement from an Egyptian group linked to it saying 7 October “dazzled the world with its valour”. It talks down the rise in antisemitic attacks in Europe since 7 October. Its headline “Smash Israeli terror state” means “Smash Israel”.
The Hamas attack on Israel and the consequential bombardment of Gaza by Israel has not only triggered a heated debate over the Palestinian issue but also exposed the hypocrisy of Western ruling.