When gray-haired white liberals take to America’s streets for “No Kings” protests, the only danger they’re exposing themselves to is ridicule.
But what happens when progressive protesters head to a foreign war zone?
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Last weekend, the “Global March to Gaza” found out.
Thousands came from wealthy European countries like Ireland and Luxembourg, joined by activists from the developing world as well.
They planned to get into Gaza through Egypt, evading Israel’s blockade — but it was the Egyptians who stopped the marchers.
It turns out the locals did not take kindly to strangers involving themselves in the life-or-death politics of the neighborhood.
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