"Why don’t you care about other conflicts."

Supporters of this talking point claim that disproportionate focus on Palestine reveals selective outrage, suggesting hypocrisy or hidden motives. They cite lesser global attention to conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Sudan, or Xinjiang to imply that criticism of Israel is unfairly amplified or driven by antisemitism.

This argument deflects rather than addresses the critique at hand. Global attention is not a zero-sum game. People can care about multiple injustices simultaneously, and each conflict has its own dynamics, proximity, and geopolitical ties that influence visibility. Western complicity in arming and funding Israel gives the Gaza crisis particular urgency for many.

Many activists and organizations calling for Palestinian rights also speak out on other global issues. This talking point ignores their broader record while demanding uniformity only when Israel is criticized. It is a rhetorical tactic to delegitimize protest and silence dissent, not a sincere call for consistency.