Hamas is not an exception when considering the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. If flaunting attacks made the difference, then we must be mindful that other Palestinian organizations had preceded Hamas to that in the past, leaving the world in awe with attacks of no less magnitude. The only difference was that photography was still in its early beginnings, and the media didn’t readily broadcast video of attacks.
Before World War I, Palestine was part of the Ottoman Empire. Zionist immigration led to the displacement of Arab peasants. The Balfour Declaration in 1917 supported a Jewish homeland, causing conflict with the Arab majority. The 1939 White Paper proposed limits on Jewish immigration, but the British-supported Zionist movement gained control. In 1947-48, Israel was created through the partition of Palestine. Palestinians lacked support and opposition, resulting in the Nakba, ethnic cleansing, and displacement. The PLO rose in the aftermath, advocating for Palestinian rights. The 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon and the first Intifada marked turning points. The Oslo Accords led to disillusionment, with continued Israeli control. Hamas emerged as an alternative to the PLO. The Gaza blockade and wars further intensified the conflict. American opinion shifted, but policy remained pro-Israel. The ongoing conflict continues to inflict death and destruction in the region.
Much like Israel, India is often the target of hatred. Much like the Jews, the Hindus are faced with prejudice and damaging stereotypes. We must learn to recognise them when we see them
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