WoodlandAllianceNov 25, 2023

In the Hamas/Israel war, why does Palestine have "hostages" but Israel has "prisoners"?

https://lemm.ee/post/15939858

In the Hamas/Israel war, why does Palestine have "hostages" but Israel has "prisoners"? - lemm.ee

This occurred to me while listening to the news. When they exchange people it’s always hostages for people held in Palestine and prisoners for people held in Israel. Why is that? Is it just perception or is there a practical difference?

Show threadWeeSheepNov 25, 2023
Israel put people in jail for crimes which were illegal. Hammas kidnapped random people, many from a dance club.
Show threadDogMuffinsNov 25, 2023

This is a question of perspective though.

Obviously i don’t hold their views but I presume hammas has some justification along the lines of Israelis being criminals.

Show threadIlovethebombNov 25, 2023
You cannot possibly be serious.
Show threadDogMuffins

Of course I’m serious.

This isn’t a question of who’s right and who’s wrong. It’s the simple and obvious assertion that all parties think they are right.

Hamas combatants presumably feel their actions are justified.

Nov 25, 2023 at 8:59amWeb
Show threadIlovethebombNov 25, 2023

Hitler probably thought the holocaust was justified.

What an utterly idiotic point.