Every time a wave of terror washes Israel, incitement fills the media, social and traditional. This time around, however, it's worse than ever. This time around, the terrorists are acting in a way that easily appears as if they are “lone wolves” who acted spontaneously in a moment of frustration. No matter that it happens at least five times. A day.
This time around, they know that the most important thing is to look good in front of a camera, and guarantee that they will be framed as the victims, being ramped over by the Israeli mob, with only a knife to protect them. They know that detonation vests will make them seem like terrorists, and that no one who is not experiencing these terror attacks will think they are, in fact, terror attacks. They know people would read about the attack and think: “isn't it enough that Israel oppresses them with the occupation, they can't even have a fair fight on the street?! Oh, 'vehicular terror attacks?' Those are just car accidents. That happen about once a week. And only kill Jews.”
And so, we find ourselves defending our right to defend ourselves. We find ourselves explaining, in comments, talkbacks, chats, group discussions – that no, these Palestinians are not innocent, and no – Israelis don't just hit random Palestinians on the street, and yes – they are being taken to Israeli hospitals for medical care. THE TERRORISTS. Where else do you hear of a country that makes sure terrorists receive medical care after being wounded while trying to murder its citizens?!
Time and time again, we ask those commenters- What would you do under constant and immediate terror threat? Time and time again, the response is “I would make sure my government ends the occupation.” Both sides know it's not true, but God forbid they'll actually admit they would do whatever it takes to stay safe.
This is frustrating. Can't even begin to explain how much, but I'm sure many feel the same. “>drives the people who twisted the truth to begin with to continue doing so, and feel victorious. Until people would start comprehending the complexions of our reality, there's no point to even begin to explain it. We've already lost by living in fear, we don't need to lose again in online arguments.
