Judging Freedom LtCOL. Karen Kwiatkowski: Israel and Feral Pigs.
Apr 15, 2025
Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Karen Kwiatkowski shares her unique insights on the controversial use of feral pigs by Israel as a tactic against Palestinian agriculture. She discusses the implications of this strategy on community safety and the broader context of colonial power dynamics. Kwiatkowski also tackles the argument that Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid-like conditions. The conversation further explores complex peace negotiations involving the U.S., Israel, and Palestine, highlighting the challenges in addressing such multifaceted issues.
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Feral Pigs as Tools of Terror
- Israelis release feral pigs onto Palestinian lands, causing agricultural destruction and terror.
- This tactic has been used for over a decade, shocking Kwiatkowski.
IDF's Role in Pig Release
- The IDF protects settlers releasing pigs and sometimes releases them themselves.
- Palestinians, being unarmed, cannot defend themselves against these pigs.
Feral Pigs as a Metaphor
- The feral pig issue highlights the power dynamic between Israelis and Palestinians.
- It symbolizes the Israelis' dominance over the agrarian Palestinians.
