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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - RECENT, OCT. 2024: Eitan Bronstein Aparicio, an Israeli activist opposed to Zionism, believes that Israel's apartheid regime will eventually collapse, allowing him to return to a free Palestine. Born in Argentina and raised in Israel, he refused military service in occupied territories and later moved to Brussels, where he works with the "Anti-Zionist Jewish Alliance in Belgium." Aparicio has been vocal about the need for international pressure to end Israeli policies, citing Türkiye's trade restrictions on Israel as a valuable example. He argues that only sanctions and a weapons embargo from global entities can effectively challenge Israel’s actions. He draws parallels between Israel and apartheid South Africa, emphasizing that historical Western complicity in Jewish genocide should lead to a stand against current oppressive regimes. Despite the EU's significant trade relationship with Israel, he criticizes its silence on the violence in Gaza, suggesting that the lives of Palestinians are undervalued compared to those of Israelis. Regarding recent conflicts, Aparicio views the October 7 Hamas attack as a setback for Israel, arguing that subsequent actions represent a desire for revenge rather than a genuine effort to eliminate Hamas. He describes the situation in Gaza as a genocide, noting that Israelis are often disconnected from the brutal realities faced by Palestinians. Aparicio expresses horror at the violence committed in the name of Jews worldwide, stressing that such actions contribute to a broader narrative of anti-Semitism and injustice. He and his wife have pledged to return to Israel only when Palestine is free, holding on to the hope that a more just future is possible.(Footage by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)