Lichess usually stands with the oppressed, with forum blogs supporting Ukraine, Black live matters, women in chess, and LGBT community among other. Yet they remained mysteriously silent about the situation in Gaza.
Well, it is public knowledge that Lichess is trying to be recognized as "reconnue d'utilité publique" by the French government, and
ndependent 501(c)(3) organisation by the US government.
It is also public knowledge that these government fiercely oppose anyone criticizing Israel, with the latest episode in date being the ICJ verdict of "possible genocide" triggering the defunding of a UN humanitarian organisation working in Gaza.
Adding one and one together isn't that hard.
Well, it is public knowledge that Lichess is trying to be recognized as "reconnue d'utilité publique" by the French government, and
ndependent 501(c)(3) organisation by the US government.
It is also public knowledge that these government fiercely oppose anyone criticizing Israel, with the latest episode in date being the ICJ verdict of "possible genocide" triggering the defunding of a UN humanitarian organisation working in Gaza.
Adding one and one together isn't that hard.