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 thread52fightersNov 25, 2023
Y'all, this is a rhetorical question meant to serve as a zinger against Israel. OP doesn't want actual answers.
Show threadmachininNov 25, 2023
It’s also a good discussion of how propaganda works. I mean, we continually see how Israel lies, now we’re seeing the misinformation campaign about all the “combatants” being released that are actually teenage boys, many of whom were captured for throwing rocks and may face 20 years in prison for it.
Show threadredballooonNov 25, 2023

To talk about Israels propaganda in today’s social media landscape is propaganda itself.

Pretty much on all channels there’s a between 10:1 and 20:1 relationship between pro Palestinian vs pro Israel comments.

Show threadLinkerbaan

That’s great no? People are waking up to the propaganda. Seeing the reality of how our governments spin everything to justify whatever military objective they want to achieve.

Ukraine? Defending against colonizing oppressors is their plight in any way possible and they are heroes!

Israel? The colonizing oppressors are now the defenders! Defending against colonization and oppression is wrong and you’re not to allow to kill a single person ever!

Nov 25, 2023 at 10:42amWeb
Show threadredballooonNov 25, 2023
Oh dear.
Show threadLinkerbaanNov 25, 2023
“The media cannot bring both sides of the story, if you do that, you are only brining one. Hamas’s side.” - ex israel PM Yair Lapid
Show threadredballooonNov 25, 2023
Don’t know that guy. That citation is clearly bullshit.
Show threadredballooonNov 25, 2023

Confused. So that’s a thing where you agree?

Or do you think that’s my position?

Or do you just post something to shut down calling outs of propaganda narratives?