Hamas: The undeniable face of terrorism in Israel Tel Aviv, Israel Written By: India NaftaliUpdated: Oct 07, 2023, 11:48 PM IST
Flames amid a flare-up of violence in Israel
The unfortunate reality is that there's a narrative war at play. While on one side, there's undeniable evidence of the atrocities committed by Hamas, on the other side, there's a dangerous rhetoric that seeks to justify, or worse, romanticize their actions. Such misleading narratives not only give Hamas the ideological ammunition it needs but also mislead a global audience, many of whom may not have access to unfiltered information. Recent images and videos from South Israel are not for the faint-hearted. The world watches in shock and horror as the true face of Hamas, a group long defended and mischaracterized by many, comes into the stark light of day.
The ISIS-style execution and kidnapping videos make one thing abundantly clear: Hamas is not a band of “revolutionaries” or “freedom fighters”. They are terrorists, and their malevolence is at par with the most diabolic terror groups in history. There has been an unsettling inclination to paint Hamas in shades of gray, to believe that perhaps there is some redeeming quality, some justification for their actions. However, the live streaming of shooting sprees in Sderot, the parading of desecrated, naked bodies through Gaza streets, and the abduction of innocent children and elderly citizens lay bare the monstrous nature of this organisation.
https://www.wionews.com/opinions/hamas-the-undeniable-face-of-terrorism-in-israel-643798
Western countries condemn Hamas' attack, express solidarity with Israel
Flames amid a flare-up of violence in Israel
The unfortunate reality is that there's a narrative war at play. While on one side, there's undeniable evidence of the atrocities committed by Hamas, on the other side, there's a dangerous rhetoric that seeks to justify, or worse, romanticize their actions. Such misleading narratives not only give Hamas the ideological ammunition it needs but also mislead a global audience, many of whom may not have access to unfiltered information. Recent images and videos from South Israel are not for the faint-hearted. The world watches in shock and horror as the true face of Hamas, a group long defended and mischaracterized by many, comes into the stark light of day.
The ISIS-style execution and kidnapping videos make one thing abundantly clear: Hamas is not a band of “revolutionaries” or “freedom fighters”. They are terrorists, and their malevolence is at par with the most diabolic terror groups in history. There has been an unsettling inclination to paint Hamas in shades of gray, to believe that perhaps there is some redeeming quality, some justification for their actions. However, the live streaming of shooting sprees in Sderot, the parading of desecrated, naked bodies through Gaza streets, and the abduction of innocent children and elderly citizens lay bare the monstrous nature of this organisation.
https://www.wionews.com/opinions/hamas-the-undeniable-face-of-terrorism-in-israel-643798
Western countries condemn Hamas' attack, express solidarity with Israel