Manuela Bergerot, spokesperson for Más Madrid in the Assembly of Madrid, delivered a sharp speech on March 5. She strongly criticised political figures supporting the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Bergerot accused right-wing politicians, particularly from the People’s Party (Spain), of hypocrisy. They claim to defend women’s rights while backing military actions that have reportedly caused civilian casualties.
In her speech, Bergerot mentioned a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Iran. She said, “The first military objective of Netanyahu and Trump in Iran was bombing a girls’ school, killing 160 girls.” She continued to condemn the celebration of the attack in political circles supportive of the operation. “This is how they defend the rights of Iranian women, by celebrating the death of 160 girls,” she stated.
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Feminism Through Bombs
Bergerot described the situation as “despicable.” She argued that invoking feminism while supporting military strikes undermines the very principles of feminism. She criticised right-wing figures for applauding the bombing while framing the military campaign as a defence of Iranian women’s rights. According to her, this framing contradicts itself.
Bergerot highlighted that celebrating an attack that allegedly killed 160 girls exposes deep hypocrisy. She added, “True feminism rejects bombs as liberation.” She referenced past military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, where women’s rights were used as justification for war. These wars, however, led to devastating consequences, Bergerot emphasised.
Deadly Strike on Iranian School Under Scrutiny
The criticism followed reports of a precision air strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school in southern Iran on February 28. Investigations by The New York Times and Reuters suggested that the US military might have carried out the strike. The attack is considered the deadliest known episode of civilian casualties since the US and Israel launched their joint military campaign against Iran.
Although no official party claimed responsibility for the strike, evidence points toward US involvement. Investigators have used satellite imagery and verified video footage to confirm this. Initially, the White House stated the incident was under investigation. However, senior officials have since acknowledged that available evidence strongly suggests the use of a US munition.
Who Is Manuela Bergerot?
Manuela Bergerot was born in Argentina in 1976. She moved to Madrid with her parents in 1978 as political refugees. Bergerot describes Madrid as a city that welcomed her family with solidarity. She holds a degree in Information and Documentation and specialises in public policies on historical memory. Her work is rooted in respect for human rights.
Bergerot works as an advisor to the Municipal Group of Más Madrid on social policies. She was elected to the Assembly of Madrid in 2021. In 2023, she became the party’s spokesperson and leader of the opposition in the regional parliament.
Conclusion
Bergerot’s emotional speech highlights the deep contradictions in supporting military actions while claiming to defend women’s rights. Her condemnation of the hypocrisy of right-wing politicians sparked important conversations on social media and beyond. The deadly attack on the girls’ school in Iran continues to be a point of contention. As the situation develops, further debates on the ethics of military interventions and their true motivations are likely to intensify.
