Yanis Varoufakis on Why the West’s Recognition of Palestine Is a Dangerous Lie

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Western governments like the UK, France, Canada, and Australia have finally recognised the State of Palestine — but don’t be fooled. As Yanis Varoufakis explains, this is not a principled stand. It’s a performative gesture, a pressure valve to contain public outrage while Israel’s genocide in Gaza continues with their tacit support. Recognition without Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) is empty. It’s a shield for the perpetrators, not liberation for the oppressed. Watch as Yanis exposes the hypocrisy behind these diplomatic theatrics and lays out what real solidarity looks like: - BDS to end apartheid - Support for the Global Sumud Flotilla - Demanding action, not hollow words The Palestinian people need freedom, not symbolic statehood. SUPPORT US --------------------- Join DiEM25: https://diem25.org/join​ Donate to DiEM25: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official #FreePalestine #Gaza #BDS