Mission to Gaza of opposition parliamentarians: more than helping, an opportunity for followers, likes and social visibility, symbol of today’s Italian politics
Four Italian parliamentarians have decided to give up Montecitorio, Brussels and surroundings to embark in the Global Sumud Flotilladirected to Gaza. In the intentions, it would be a courageous mission to break the Israeli siege and bring humanitarian aid. In reality, it looks more like a low cost media cruise with a photographic package to be shown upon return. On board there are the MEP of AVS Benedetta Scuderithe dem Annalisa Corradothe deputy Pd Arturo Scotto and the 5 -star senator Marco Croatti. An improbable quartet, which at home is unable to find an agreement even on an agenda to name a classroom at the Bidello del Parliament, but which suddenly discovers united and determined at sea. It will be the effect of the waves, or perhaps the irresistible charm of ending up on the front page. SumudThat is, resilience, a noble concept that is however declined to the Italian: the training to non -violence took place in Sicily, rigorously accompanied by cannoli and granite. Because with us the martyrdom must also have a folkloric side. The images of our representatives in slippers, intent on simulating passive resistance, seem more like a parody of a Yoga workshop that a preparation for a comparison with the Israeli Navy. But it doesn’t matter: what matters is already studying the best pose for the photo on the return.
In the midst of this script, the presence of Emergency, who made the ship available Life Support. And there is the difference: while the parliamentarians recite the part of the new “brave captains”, humanitarian operators really work, remembering that without a regular flow of aid Gaza risks a catastrophe. On the other side of the sea, Jerusalem It does not let it be moved. Israeli Security Minister Ben Gvir He has already promised that the flotilla will be stopped. And not with a welcome toast. For Israelthese ships have nothing humanitarian, but they are rather a political move to get around the block. Translated: our heroes risk returning home with more photos than results. The script is already written: a few days at sea, indignant interviews, solemn statements against “The arrogance of Israel”, a little diplomatic tension and finally the return to home with the real booty: free visibility. Gaza He will remain exactly where he will remain intact, but the saving jacket photo will make his figure on Instagram and maybe he will also yield a couple of hosts in talk show.
Upon returning, there will be the catwalk. Waiting for them will be cameras, flash and effect titles: “The heroes of the sea challenge Israel”. Indignant interviews, applause from television lounges and standing ovation from followers on Facebook. Someone will even propose a motion to name a parliamentary room to the “Mediterranean resilience”. In the meantime, Gaza will continue to live under siege, but do you want to put the satisfaction of a successful selfie? In the end, the Global Sumud Flotilla It will be remembered as a luxury school trip for bored parliamentarians, a political reality show set in the open sea. The only real result will be the strengthening of their social curriculum: more followermore likes, more indignation prêt-à-portor. After all, Italian politics is all here: if you can’t change the world, at least change your profile image.
