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הירשם לדיוור אודות IPAAR יוזמת תגובות בינלאומיות תגובות ישראל הפרות של הרש״פ הטרור הפלסטיני נגד ישראל חותר תחת כל אפשרות לעתיד של שלום בין עמינו. ישראלים הפכו למטרה כשהם ממתינים לאוטובוסים, כשהם יוצאים לטייל במדרחוב, שהם מבלים עם משפחתם. במקביל, חוגגים פיגועי טרור מוצלחים, מחבלים זוכים להאדרה, ומשפחותיהם מתוגמלות כלכלית על כל ישראלי שהם תוקפים. זה בלתי נתפס. זו חרפה מוסרית. טרור הוא לא מהמורות בדרך. טרור אינו עוד בליטה בכביש. טרור הוא שנאה ושפיכות דמים. זה סותר את עקרונות השלום הבסיסיים ביותר של האנושות. ישראל לא יכולה ולא תסבול טרור, ואנחנו יודעים שבזה מצטרפת אלינו ארצות הברית של אמריקה. לדור הצעיר של ישראלים ופלסטינים מגיע יותר. כולם ראויים לעתיד להסתכל לעברו, עתיד של שלום ושגשוג. עתיד של תקווה". נאום הנשיא יצחק הרצוג לישיבה משותפת של הקונגרס בוושינגטון ניתוחים ומחקרים אחרונים חיפוש לפי: איפוס מילות מפתח חוקר בחר נושא בחר סא"ל (מיל') ברוך ידיד: "הרשות הפלסטינית במצב של קריסה" אבו מאזן, בן 89, ושאלת היורש שלו עדיין פתוחה. מה מתכננות מדינות ערב ליום שאחרי, ומי לדעתן צריך לשלוט בעזה? ראיון עם סא"ל (מיל') ברוך ידיד. קרא עוד הביטחוניסטים 14.11.24 הסכמי אוסלו: סקירה היסטורית והשלכותיהם הסכמי אוסלו, שנחתמו בשנות ה-90 בין ישראל לאש"ף, סימנו שלב היסטורי בניסיונות להשגת פתרון לסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני. מאמר זה בוחן את ההסכמים, השפעותיהם והביקורת שהתעוררה בעקבותיהם. קרא עוד הביטחוניסטים 14.11.24 סכנה ממשית ומיידית נשקפת לנו מבית הדין הפלילי בהאג בהאג עלולים להוציא בקרוב צווי מעצר נגד בכירים ישראלים • חייבים לשנות מיד את המדיניות כלפי הרשות הפלסטינית קרא עוד מוריס הירש 5.9.24 טען עוד סרטונים ליטל שמש: ״הרשות הפלסטינית היא מפעל לרצח יהודים״ | פודקאסט הביטחוניסטים פרק 23 עידוד אלימות לטרור התיאום הביטחוני? מנגנוני הביטחון של אבו מאזן מרעיפים שבחים על מחבל עידוד אלימות לטרור בכל 100 ש"ח שהרשות הפלסטינית מוציאה על טרור, ישראל מממנת 60% מזה עידוד אלימות לטרור, חדשות ותחקירים סא”ל (מיל’) עו”ד מוריס הירש: אנטישמיות במסווה ליברלי | פודקאסט הביטחוניסטים פרק 18 חדשות ותחקירים Load More הסכמי אוסלו בחלוף 30 שנה: הפקת לקחים הצטרפותה של ישראל לתמיכה בטרור, חתרנות והקצנה של הרשות הפלסטינית הסכמי אוסלו: סקירה היסטורית והשלכותיהם הביטחוניסטים הסכמי אוסלו, שנחתמו בשנות ה-90 בין ישראל לאש"ף, סימנו שלב היסטורי בניסיונות להשגת פתרון לסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני. מאמר זה בוחן את ההסכמים, השפעותיהם והביקורת שהתעוררה בעקבותיהם. קרא עוד ההשלכות הלא מכוונות של אוסלו: אחרי שלושים שנה של תוצאות הפוכות ממה שקיווינו להשיג הגיע הזמן לשנות מדיניות ד״ר יחיאל לייטר זמן קצר לאחר החתימה על הסכמי אוסלו הבהיר יאסר ערפאת את כוונותיו. לדבריו, ההסכמים לא היו אלא “הסכם חודיבייה”, הסדר זמני שנועד להביא בסופו של דבר את הקץ על ישראל. קרא עוד האם הוּלך רבין שולל על ידי ערפאת? ז׳ק נריה באחת מפגישותיי עם יאסר ערפאת בתוניס, כחודשיים לאחר החתימה על הצהרת העקרונות על מדשאות הבית הלבן בוושינגטון, שוחחנו על עתיד המשא ומתן ועסקנו בהיבט הטריטוריאלי של הרשות הפלסטינית המתהווה. קרא עוד בחלוף 30 שנה מאז נחתמו, הסכמי אוסלו לא באו לידי מימוש כפי שקיוו תומכיהם. החוקרים במרכז הירושלמי לענייני ציבור ומדינה עקבו בקפידה אחר השתלשלותו של תהליך דיפלומטי זה על פני שלושה עשורים, וכתבו סדרה של מאמרים שבוחנים את כישלונו. הקובץ ”הסכמי אוסלו בחלוף 30 שנה – הפקת לקחים“ מסתיים בהערכה בדבר האפשרויות לשינוי מתבקש לחישוב מסלול מחדש. קרא מאמרים הפרות של הסכמי אוסלו על ידי הרשות הפלסטינית עתירת הרשות הפלסטינית לבג"ץ: "מצג שווא של הרשות כקורבן" קרא עוד עבאס הוא לא הפתרון לעזה קרא עוד מה קורה עם הנוצרים הפלסטינים? קרא עוד תגובת ישראל להפרות הסכמי אוסלו השר סמוטריץ' מזהיר: זינוק בכספי הטרור שמשלמת הרשות למחבלים קרא עוד ברוח השר: ממלא מקום נציב שב"ס מקדם החמרת תנאי מחבלים ופוליגרף לבכירים קרא עוד מחיר הדמים של הצלת הרש"פ מקריסה כלכלית על ידי ממשלת ישראל קרא עוד ועדת חוץ וביטחון: הצעת חוק לפיצויי קורבנות הטרור - ״ישלמו פיצויים ענושיים הרשות הפלסיטינים מחוללי הטרור״ תגובת הקהל הבינלאומי להפרות הסכמי אוסלו סכנה ממשית ומיידית נשקפת לנו מבית הדין הפלילי בהאג קרא עוד פלסטינים בחו"ל: ההנהגה הפלסטינית לא מייצגת את כולנו קרא עוד הירשם לדיוור הפרות של הרש״פ תגובת ישראל תגובות בינלאומיות יוזמת ipaar More היוזמה לאחריות ורפורמה ברשות הפלסטינית. © Copyright IPAAR האתר פותח ועוצב על ידי ישי גלב

PA Breaches of the Oslo Accords Palestinian Authority: ICC arrest warrants are the PA's achievement PMW 26.11.24 Image Source: PMW Website - Screenshot The Palestinian Authority (PA) has actively collaborated with the International Criminal Court (ICC), submitting daily requests and documentation, and views recent ICC arrest warrants as a significant achievement. Original Article The article from Palestinian Media Watch highlights the Palestinian Authority's (PA) active involvement in the International Criminal Court's (ICC) proceedings against Israeli officials. The PA has been submitting daily requests and documentation to the ICC Prosecutor concerning events on Palestinian territories. This initiative is portrayed as a strategic effort led by President Mahmoud Abbas to hold Israeli leaders accountable for alleged crimes. The PA views the ICC's issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as a significant achievement, affirming its commitment to continue engaging with international justice institutions. However, the article notes that U.S. law prohibits the PA from receiving aid from the Economic Support Fund if it assists the ICC in prosecuting Israel, raising questions about the implications of the PA's actions on its U.S. aid. Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Analysis, Global Response ICYMI: Biden Administration Restarted UNRWA Funding Following Trump-Era Freeze Open the Books 30.1.24 Image Source: UN Website WASHINGTON — Roughly a dozen United Nations Relief and Works Agency employees were found to have participated in the October 7 massacre according to Israeli intelligence, reports that Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called “highly credible.” Original Article Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

PA Breaches of the Oslo Accords, IPAAR The Psychology of Palestinian Distortions and Deceptions Dr. Irwin J. Mansdorf, JCPA 26.3.24 Image Source: Fake Viral image of a baby trapped under rubble was actually generated by Artificial Intelligence Global opinion has moved from outrage at Hamas on October 7, 2023, to criticism of Israel just months later. How? A Palestinian strategy manipulates perception to distort and present an alternate reality. Original Article Global opinion has moved from outrage at Hamas on October 7, 2023, to criticism of Israel just months later. How? A Palestinian strategy manipulates perception to distort and present an alternate reality. While the Hamas of October 7 was a vicious terror organization, the passage of time has shifted perception to “innocent Palestinians” who are “victims,” consistent with the ongoing Palestinian chronicle of victimization used as a central motif in their national narrative. Facts and accurate information will not always effectively counter misinformation based on previous perceptions created by Palestinian sources. The “primacy effect,” where first impressions persist, plays a psychological role. Palestinians distort reality by providing material for perceptions that feed a cognitive set that promotes favoring perceived victims who are presented as suffering, with images of casualties, poor housing conditions, lack of food, and emotional distress. Western thinking that elicits sympathy for victims and absolves them of responsibility feeds into the deception strategy of Palestinian terror. While contextual reality is the basis for accurate information, Palestinians distort this by using civilians as psychological human shields in a cognitive war. Countering with the “truth” is likely ineffective unless the “truth” is framed in a context that appeals to the same cognitive framework of “fairness” and victim appeal that Palestinians have been using. While sterile “counter-narratives” are ineffective, research suggests that adding emotive imagery and personalization can help change perceptions and reality. Background: Psychological Asymmetry at Work “Psychological asymmetry” is a term coined in 2008, 1 and its manifestation has persisted for years and is currently on full display in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The premise is that despite being a militarily stronger force, Israel, facing an enemy who manipulates and exploits its own civilian population without regard to safety or well-being, will lose its psychological and narrative edge when the suffering of the enemy population is presented. Indeed, this scenario has historically played out when ceasefires, against Israel’s interests, came into play in Lebanon in 1996 2 and 2006 3 and in Gaza in 2012 4 and 2014, 5 despite the problematic nature of Palestinian casualty reports. 6 Current calls for a ceasefire 7 follow this pattern. Psychological asymmetry elicits these reactions because imagery and pathos, as we will see from the scientific literature, are as important as factual narrative. 8 Likewise, deception and distortion, used intentionally, repeatedly, and strategically by Hamas 9 and the Palestinian Authority, 10 succeed when contextual background is absent, as it is for most noninvolved observers. While Israel has historically encouraged a Jewish self-image of success and strength as opposed to oppression and hardship, essentially the antithesis of victimization, the Palestinians have worked to create the opposite by generating a narrative of dispossession, weakness, and victimhood even though, in reality, their standard of living has significantly improved over the years. 11 This narrative serves as the basis for understanding much of the strategy employed in their attempts at deception and distortion. 12 The Swing of Sympathy: Perception and Reality While Hamas’s October 7 attack was widely condemned 13 for its viciousness and atrocities, it was also widely denied by Palestinians. 14 A report that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attack 15 was later retracted. 16 By avoiding direct condemnation of an attack almost universally seen as particularly ugly, the Palestinians preserved what Eran Lerman called their victim narrative, 17 which functions to assist them in refusing peace and persist in hindering any peace efforts. This is despite data that shows popular Palestinian support for the very attack denied by their leadership. 18 For the Palestinians and their supporters, denial and distortion are based on their perception of being the victim despite what happens to Israelis. For the majority of observers, however, reality initially followed the accurate perception of the documented victimization of civilians 19 that included wanton murder and rape. 20 The difference between the Palestinian reality and the reality experienced by Israelis is a prime example of perception and reality not always being in concert with each other. 21 For the Palestinians, this knowledge is a driving force in their creating perceptions, which in turn create alternate realities that do not fit facts. However, as the Israeli counteroffensive gained steam and as the opportunities to present images and reports of Palestinian civilian casualties increased, the perception of Palestinian victimhood turned into reality for many. A prime example of this took place on October 17, 2023, when Hamas claimed that Israel intentionally bombed Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, with 471 killed and 342 injured 22 (even though the damage was caused by a misfired Palestinian rocket). 23 Although U.S. intelligence 24 concluded that this was a false claim, initial analyses by news organizations failed to confirm Israel’s denial of responsibility. 25 The initial reports of the bombing by various news agencies also included images of civilians severely injured. 26 The reality of the Palestinian claims was debunked. Still, the perception created by the images was designed to create a swell of sympathy in the casual, uninvolved observer, and it succeeded. Despite all the evidence to the contrary, Palestinian sites continued to blame Israel, providing analyses that purported to “deconstruct” Israeli lies. 27 As the war continued, more opportunities to showcase Palestinian victimhood arose, leading to more news reports 28 and more images to support those reports. Key to these reports was the ever-increasing casualty toll reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Ministry of Health, which, although questionable, 29 is still reported by mainstream sources. 30 As these figures rose, they were accompanied by reports of a humanitarian crisis, partly by United Nations-affiliated organizations 31 and partly by mainstream sources 32 basing their assessment on various NGO reports, such as the Red Cross 33 or Oxfam. 34 These assessments, however, were also presented by more established sources such as the Brookings Institution 35 and the Council on Foreign Relations. 36 All in all, the perception of humanitarian suffering in Gaza became a reality that overshadowed the original Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. As more reports were filed, they either failed to note the original Hamas attack that started the war 37 or mentioned it briefly and dismissively, 38 leaving a perceptual imbalance in play for the reader. Deception Based on Distortion The cumulative effect of distorted evidence. i.e., evidence from a biased source presented without contextual reference, is to create a deception that turns perception into reality. While there is little doubt that there have been considerable civilian casualties and little doubt that the humanitarian conditions in Gaza are poor, Palestinian strategy aims to embellish these perceptions and have them become the central “story,” replacing and even erasing the context in which this damage was caused, namely, the atrocity-filled attack Hamas of October 7. Since October 7 is in the past, and since Israel’s counteroffensive continues, Hamas is presented with daily opportunities to distort perceptions, turning them into daily deceptions . As the presence of Palestinian activists on social media increases, Israeli narratives take a back seat to Palestinian ones. The result is a battle of “suffering” with which Israel has difficulty competing. In this context, Dr. Lilly Boxman-Shabtai, a Hebrew University researcher of digital culture, notes, “When Israelis compete about whose suffering is greater, they lose. 39 “ This battle of suffering eventually permeates policy decisions where, again, deceptive perceptions become a reality even for Israel’s allies. President Joe Biden, in his 2024 State of the Union address, unconditionally accepted the likely distorted figures of Hamas by echoing the claims of the Gaza Health Ministry that “more than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed. Most of whom are not Hamas. 40 “This follows an earlier statement by Defense Secretary Austin, who accepted the increased Hamas figures when he claimed 25,000 “women and children” were killed. 41 The accuracy of distorted figures morphs into reality as the accuracy of a narrative becomes less critical than its emotional impact. For example, the actual number of civilian casualties versus the image of one suffering child or documentation that only about ten, as opposed to over 100, were shot near a food convoy. 42 The distorted Palestinian reports will still elicit a “normal and expected” sympathy that will tend to persist as reality as the events of October 7 tend to fade into the background. When reputable third parties, acting as Palestinian proxies, publicize and give credence to false narratives, these narratives gain credence in mainstream sources. Perhaps the most egregious and outrageous example is the South Africa case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of “genocide,” an accusation that some mainstream sources take seriously and quote “experts” discussing the issue. 43 44 Some of the deception strategy of the Palestinians stems from being enabled by journalists who are, at best, sloppy and lazy and, at worst, complicit in the deception. Robert Satloff describes in some detail how this works. Using a Washington Post article as an example, he illustrates how the report shows: “over-reliance on anonymous sources; selective citation from interviews; lack of corroboration for key assertions; ignoring discrepancies and conflicting evidence; and an emphasis on speed over accuracy.” 45 He also speaks to another problem discovered in the aftermath of October 7, namely, conflicts of interest, with one journalist having established personal relationships with a Palestinian operative not revealed to the editors. Besides passive journalistic enabling, there have also been cases where journalists were actual Hamas operatives 46 or where photographers who accompanied Hamas into Israel on October 7, such as documented by Honest Reporting , 47 were employed by mainstream outlets such as the New York Times . Having such staff available to them enables distortions and deceptions to reach the mainstream unfiltered. Facts Versus Cognitive Set While one would hope that facts effectively establish reality, this is only partially true. Once a perception, even a distorted one, creates a reality, a “cognitive set” (a temporary readiness to think or interpret information in a particular way) is established and resistant to change. 48 The plethora of information that reports Palestinian perspectives influences perceptions and creates expectations among readers and viewers. When these perceptions are repeated by credible sources such as the mainstream media and credible figures such as the President of the United States, countering those perceptions becomes difficult. Facts, thus, are less important than the context they are presented in and are often interpreted based on one’s previous exposure to the information presented. This phenomenon is known as the “primacy effect” in attitude formation, where first impressions are weighted more heavily than information learned later. 49 The more Palestinian sources are the first to present information, the more it is likely to gain from the “primacy effect” and have the distortion succeed in becoming a deception. Can False Narratives Be Reversed? Several background attitudes are at work in interpreting Palestinian information. For Western observers, concepts such as “fairness” and “innocence” become more important than “right” and “wrong.” Palestinian strategy has been to emphasize “innocence” and, in so doing, to develop an expectation that challenges any possibility of improper behavior, even when it comes to terror. 50 Breaking the narrative is difficult once these concepts are established and associated with Palestinian claims. Countering with “truth” is likely ineffective unless the “truth” is framed in a context that appeals to the same cognitive framework of “fairness” and victim appeal. This occurrence has been discussed and explained by Danish researchers Hemmingsen and Castro, 51 who, in investigating the effectiveness of counter-narratives against terror organizations, found that they “…are neither necessary nor appropriate, and that the potential negative side-effects are not acceptable when measured against the expected benefits.” Similarly, Carthy and associates found 52 that “there is overwhelming consensus in both government and academic spheres that the concept of the counter-narrative is underdeveloped and, to date, there has been no synthesis of its effectiveness.” Where Does This Leave Israel in Its Cognitive War Against Palestinian Deception? While the literature on countering narratives is limited, there is evidence that specific strategies are more effective than others. As noted above, the straightforward “tell the truth” approach is ineffective at best and has historically been unsuccessful. However, data suggests that “…narratives consisting of emotional corrective endings are better at correcting attitudes than a simple corrective.” 53 Building on this concept, presenting individual “stories” to personalize a narrative helped improve countering misinformation related to vaccines. 54 Green also found that personalizing information helps counter misinformation in studying cancer care. This personalization is known as “transportation theory” and has been posited to aid people “…mentally enter a world that a story evokes.” 55 Conclusions Palestinian propaganda has benefitted from a concerted focus on distorting information, leading to creating perceptions that present a deceptively false reality. The action often creates a cognitive set that promotes favoring perceived victims. Images of casualties, poor housing conditions, lack of food, and emotional distress feed these perceptions, which have been intentionally promoted for years by Palestinian leaders as a central element in their national narrative. When presented against a background of “normal” life for the other side, the images of victimhood will prevail if one’s attitudinal base does not include accurate contextual information. Western thinking that elicits sympathy for victims and absolves them of responsibility feeds into the deception strategy of Palestinian terror groups. It consists of an attitude that what is “fair” is also what is “right.” When images continue to be presented that contrast suffering with stability, the “underdog” effect is triggered, distorting reality and favoring the victim, here, the Palestinians. Research suggests that the sterile presentation of truthful narratives is not as effective as personalizing narratives and presenting material and imagery that add emotion to information and create “stories” that potentially alter the perception of reality. More focused research is required to understand better the interface between perception and reality and the mechanisms behind some of the deceptive practices of Palestinian spokespersons in a framework where an asymmetric balance between truth and reality exists. Meanwhile, Palestinians will continue to use the strategy of exploiting civilian “human shields” for military purposes, but more importantly, will persist in psychological warfare to promote a false cognitive narrative to a naive public that at times unknowingly participates in their schemes. * Notes https://www.meforum.org/1867/the-psychological-asymmetry-of-islamist-warfare↩︎ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_1052↩︎ https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/31/world/africa/31iht-web.0731rice.2341045.html↩︎ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2012/11/22/gaza-ceasefire-goes-into-effect↩︎ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/aug/26/gaza-ceasefire-israel-palestinians-halt-fighting↩︎ https://jcpa.org/the-gaza-war-2014/casualties-gaza-war/↩︎ https://www.amnesty.org/en/petition/demand-a-ceasefire-by-all-parties-to-end-civilian-suffering/↩︎ https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/164133↩︎ https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-781812↩︎ https://books.google.co.il/books/about/Deception.html?id=DigajgEACAAJ&redir_esc=y↩︎ https://boiwebrepec.azurefd.net/RePEc/boi/wpaper/WP_1993.07.pdf↩︎ Brig. Gen. (Res.) Yosef Kuperwasser, personal communication, March 2024 ↩︎ https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/international-reactions-hamas-attack-israel↩︎ https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-most-palestinians-october-7s-savagery-is-literally-unbelievable-blame-the-tv-news/↩︎ https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-news-hamas-war-10-15-23/h_2d24edd7bb9d823840329113a304a166↩︎ https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkgineqza↩︎ https://besacenter.org/the-palestinian-victimhood-narrative-as-an-obstacle-to-peace/↩︎ https://www.pcpsr.org/en/node/961↩︎ https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/swords-of-iron-civilian-casualties#:~:text=The%20names%20of%20over%20800,been%20released%20by%20Israeli%20authorities.↩︎ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67629181↩︎ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/201908/perception-is-not-reality↩︎ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/18/what-do-we-know-about-the-strike-on-the-hospital-in-gaza↩︎ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/human-rights-watch-says-rocket-misfire-likely-cause-deadly-gaza-hospital-blast-2023-11-26/↩︎ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/us/politics/intel-rocket-gaza-hospital-blast.html↩︎ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/world/middleeast/gaza-hospital-israel-hamas-video.html.↩︎ https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/death-toll-from-israeli-attack-on-gaza-hospital-reaches-471-health-ministry/3025111↩︎ https://www.palestinechronicle.com/deconstructing-a-lie-how-israel-bombed-al-ahli-hospital-then-changed-its-story-twice/↩︎ https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/11/14/gaza-unlawful-israeli-hospital-strikes-worsen-health-crisis↩︎ https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/how-gaza-health-ministry-fakes-casualty-numbers↩︎ https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-gaza-health-ministry-health-death-toll-59470820308b31f1faf73c703400b033↩︎ https://www.unfpa.org/occupied-palestinian-territory↩︎ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/factbox-what-is-humanitarian-situation-war-torn-gaza-2024-03-05/↩︎ https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/disasters-and-emergencies/world/whats-happening-in-gaza-humanitarian-crisis-grows↩︎ https://www.oxfam.org/en/what-we-do/emergencies/crisis-gaza↩︎ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-gaza-strips-deepening-humanitarian-crisis/↩︎ https://www.cfr.org/in-brief/israel-hamas-war-humanitarian-crisis-gaza↩︎ https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2024/01/over-one-hundred-days-war-israel-destroying-gazas-food-system-and↩︎ Ibid. ↩︎ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/8h1nbinsn↩︎ https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2024/↩︎ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-head-says-over-25000-women-kids-killed-in-gaza-inflating-hamas-claim/#:~:text=US%20Defense%20Secretary%20Lloyd%20Austin%20said%20on%20Thursday%20that%20more,do%20more%20to%20protect%20civilians.↩︎ https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-review-gaza-aid-convoy-deaths-finds-most-killed-stampede-2024-03-03/↩︎ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/experts-react-what-the-international-court-of-justice-said-and-didnt-say-in-the-genocide-case-against-israel/↩︎ https://time.com/6334409/is-whats-happening-gaza-genocide-experts/↩︎ https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/once-again-a-palestinian-babies-story-merits-a-washington-post-apology/↩︎ https://www.timesofisrael.com/wounded-al-jazeera-reporter-in-gaza-an-alleged-hamas-operative-flown-to-qatar/↩︎ https://honestreporting.com/photographers-without-borders-ap-reuters-pictures-of-hamas-atrocities-raise-ethical-questions/↩︎ https://ecommons.luc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2367&context=luc_diss↩︎ https://opentextbc.ca/socialpsychology/chapter/initial-impression-formation/#:~:text=First%20Impressions%20Matter%3A%20The%20Primacy,information%20that%20we%20learn%20later.↩︎ https://www.idf.il/en/mini-sites/the-hamas-terrorist-organization/hamas-social-media-rules-describe-terrorists-as-innocent-civilians/↩︎ EconStor: The trouble with counter-narratives ↩︎ Counter‐narratives for the prevention of violent radicalisation: A systematic review of targeted interventions – Carthy – 2020 – Campbell Systematic Reviews – Wiley Online Library ↩︎ Potential for Narrative Correctives to Combat Misinformation† | Journal of Communication | Oxford Academic ( oup.com ) ↩︎ Narrative counters: Understanding the efficacy of narratives in combating anecdote-based vaccine misinformation – ScienceDirect ↩︎ Extended Transportation-Imagery Model: A Meta-Analysis of the Antecedents and Consequences of Consumers’ Narrative Transportation | Journal of Consumer Research | Oxford Academic ( oup.com ) ↩︎ Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Global Response United Nations' Material Support for Terrorism: Allegedly Gave $1.3 Billion to Hamas in Cash, Presumably for Weapons Gatestone 13.10.24 Image Source: UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (left) addressing a press conference at UNRWA Headquarters on October 27, 2023 (UNRWA) The article explores how the United Nations has increasingly overlooked or minimized the severity of terrorism, particularly by groups like Hamas, while focusing on political agendas that undermine global counterterrorism efforts. Original Article The article from the Gatestone Institute critiques the United Nations for its ineffective stance on terrorism, arguing that the UN is increasingly ignoring the severity of terrorist actions, especially those committed by groups like Hamas. The main points of the article include: Minimization of Terrorism : The UN, instead of taking strong actions, often downplays or remains silent on terrorism conducted by groups like Hamas, which weakens global efforts to combat extremism. Political Bias : The article accuses the UN of focusing on political agendas, particularly anti-Israel positions, which leads to a distortion in its counterterrorism efforts and prevents effective action against terrorism. Failure to Hold Terrorists Accountable : It argues that the UN’s reluctance to condemn terrorist groups outright, combined with its failure to hold them accountable, emboldens these groups and undermines international peace and security. These arguments underscore the author's concern that the UN’s current policies are contributing to the rise of terrorism by failing to address the problem directly. Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Global Response The Biden-Harris Administration's Misguided Policy On The Palestinians Gatestone 16.10.24 Image Source: Secretary of State Anthony Blinken met PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on February 7, 2024 (WAFA) The article suggests the administration’s approach may align with creating a Palestinian state, despite concerns about supporting groups like Hamas. The piece also criticizes U.S. interference in Israel's internal politics and stresses that ceasefires alone may not secure the release of hostages or guarantee peace. Original Article The article criticizes the Biden-Harris administration for supporting a two-state solution while allegedly downplaying the threat from Hamas and Iran. It argues that the U.S. interferes in Israeli politics, particularly by attempting to undermine Prime Minister Netanyahu. The piece warns that ceasefire agreements could allow Hamas to regroup, advocating instead for pressure on Qatar to facilitate hostage negotiations. For further details, you can read the article here . Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Analysis Little girl tells the truth: Hamas is “underneath, in tunnels, and we – the victims who are dying – are civilians” PMW 22.11.23 Image Source: “Children, the drunk, and the angry tell the truth,” goes the adage. This young Palestinian girl from Gaza certainly did so when she stressed the fact that members of the Hamas terror organization are hiding in tunnels, while they use civilians like her as human shields above ground Original Article Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Analysis A spectacle jump...behind the American call to establish a Palestinian state Teller Report 21.2.24 Image Source: Wix Library The U.S. call for a Palestinian state came as a temporary political tactic, not as a strategic plan. Original Article Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Analysis The PA accuses PMW of incitement, for exposing its "Pay-for-Slay"! PMW 4.9.24 Image Source: The Tulkarm Brigade, an amalgamation of fighters from various affiliations, emerged in January 2024, according to the Iranian Tasnim News Agency_ Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) exposes how the Palestinian Authority continues to glorify terrorism and reward terrorists financially. Despite international condemnation, the PA's "Pay-for-Slay" program persists, incentivizing violence against Israeli civilians. Original Article The main arguments of the article on Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) titled "The PA accuses PMW of incitement for exposing its 'Pay-for-Slay' program" are: PMW's Role in Exposing Terror Payments : PMW revealed that the Palestinian Authority (PA) pays significant monthly salaries to imprisoned terrorists, a program that amounts to over 59 million shekels a month, which the PA labels as "incitement." International Damage : PMW’s findings have damaged the PA’s international reputation, leading some countries to reduce or halt their funding to the PA. PA's Defense : The PA’s official media, WAFA, responded by attacking the Israeli reports based on PMW’s documentation, accusing them of racism and incitement. "Pay-for-Slay" Program : PMW continues to highlight the PA’s financial rewards to terrorists and their families, which is seen by many as incentivizing violence. Despite international criticism, the PA remains committed to continuing these payments. Ongoing Tension : The article underscores the ongoing conflict between the PA's actions and global efforts to counter terrorism, showing how the PA maintains its stance on financially supporting those involved in terror activities, despite international opposition. Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Global Response Former Labor Senator Nova Peris hits out at pro-Palestine protesters waving Aboriginal flags in rallies across Australia Sky News 7.2.24 Image Source: Wix Library Former Labor senator Nova Peris has called out pro-Palestine supporters waving Aboriginal flags at rallies across Australia, saying it was a "misappropriation" of the flag. Original Article Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

Analysis Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (July 2 – 9 , 2024) The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC) 10.7.24 Image Source: Spotlight on the Israel-Palestinian Conflict (July 2 – 9 The IDF focused operations on Shejaiya and Rafah in Gaza, targeting Hamas in UNRWA schools. Four soldiers were killed. Hamas continued rocket fire and responded to ceasefire negotiations. Humanitarian aid faced criticism of Hamas. Original Article The southern arena : This past week IDF activity focused on the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City and Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. IDF forces began operations in southwest Gaza and attacked Hamas terrorist facilities located in UNRWA school compounds. Four IDF soldiers were killed this week. The Palestinian organizations continued firing rockets at the cities, towns and villages surrounding Gaza. The issue of the hostages : Hamas conveyed its response to the proposal for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages. Senior Hamas figures stated that the movement had shown “flexibility” and accused Israel of trying to sabotage the negotiations. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip : The situation in the Gaza Strip and the treatment of the residents led to criticism of Hamas. The Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories reported that more than two million vaccines had been delivered to the Gaza Strip in recent months, as well as baby food sufficient for more than six months. Hamas foreign relations : Senior Hamas figures held meetings to coordinate with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and with senior figures of the “resistance front” and other Palestinian organizations. The “day after:” Hamas expressed opposition to the presence of foreign forces to administer the Strip. According to reports, Hamas and Fatah agreed to meet in China to renew the internal-Palestinian dialogue. Israel, Judea and Samaria : An IDF soldier stabbed to death by an Israeli Arab in a shopping mall in Karmiel. An Israeli civilian was injured in a vehicle ramming attack in Asael and an Israeli civilian was shot and wounded in an attack near Nablus. The Israeli security forces continued their counterterrorism activities in Judea and Samaria, focusing most of their activity on Jenin and Tulkarm. The Palestinian Authority : Mahmoud Abbas spoke with the new British prime minister and called on him to recognize a Palestinian state. Latest Understanding Abbas’s Decision to Appoint Rawhi Fattouh as His Successor Read More Palestinian Authority insult: “The white and racist majority” elected Trump Read More Palestinian Authority teaches kids to admire suicide bomber who murdered 21 Read More Read More

הירשם לדיוור אודות IPAAR יוזמת תגובות התקשורת תגובות בינלאומיות תגובות ישראל הפרות של הרש״פ מבט לטרור ולסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני (9-2 ביולי 2024) מרכז המידע למודיעין ולטרור מבט לטרור ולסכסוך הישראלי-פלסטיני (9-2 ביולי 2024) מקור התמונה: 10.7.24 כוחות צה"ל תקפו בשכונת שג'אעיה וברפיח בעזה, הרגו ארבעה לוחמים, ונמשכו ירי הרקטות. חמאס העבירה תגובתה להפסקת האש. מתאם פעולות הממשלה בשטחים עדכן על הכנסת חיסונים ומזון תינוקות. לכתבה המלאה הזירה הדרומית: פעילות כוחות צה”ל בשבוע האחרון התמקדה בשכונת שג’אעיה בעיר עזה וברפיח שבדרום רצועת עזה. כוחות צה”ל החלו בפעולה בדרום-מערב עזה ותקפו תשתיות טרור של חמאס שאותרו במתחמי בתי ספר של אונר”א. ארבעה לוחמי צה”ל נהרגו במהלך השבוע. נמשך ירי הרקטות לעבר יישובי עוטף עזה. סוגיית החטופים: חמאס העבירה את תגובתה למתווה ההסכם להפסקת אש ולשחרור החטופים. בכירי חמאס ציינו כי התנועה הפגינה גמישות והאשימו כי ישראל מנסה לסכל את המשא ומתן. המצב ההומניטרי ברצועת עזה: גילויי ביקורת נגד חמאס על רקע המצב ברצועה והיחס לתושבים; מתאם פעולות הממשלה בשטחים עדכן כי יותר משני מיליון חיסונים הוכנסו לרצועה בחודשים האחרונים. כמו כן, הוכנס מזון תינוקות שיספיק ליותר משישה חודשים. יחסי החוץ של חמאס: בכירי חמאס קיימו פגישות תיאום עם מנהיג חזבאללה, חסן נצראללה, ועם בכירים בארגוני “חזית ההתנגדות” ובארגונים פלסטיניים נוספים. סוגיית “היום שאחרי”: חמאס הביעה התנגדות פומבית להכנסת כוחות זרים לניהול הרצועה; דווח שחמאס ופתח הסכימו לחדש את הדיאלוג הפנים-פלסטיני בסין. ישראל, יהודה ושומרון: חייל ישראלי נרצח בפיגוע דקירה שביצע ערבי-ישראלי בקניון בכרמיאל; אזרח ישראלי נפצע בפיגוע דריסה בעשאהל; אזרח ישראלי נפצע בפיגוע ירי ליד שכם; כוחות הביטחון הישראליים המשיכו בפעילות סיכול ומנע ביהודה ושומרון. עיקר הפעילות התרכזה בג’נין ובטולכרם. הרשות הפלסטינית: אבו מאזן שוחח עם ראש ממשלת בריטניה החדש וקרא לו להכיר במדינה פלסטינית. הירשם לדיוור הפרות של הרש״פ תגובת ישראל תגובות בינלאומיות יוזמת ipaar More