Israeli demonstrators face hostility as public opinion views Palestinians primarily as terrorists following Hamas attacks.
Public Perception of Palestinians
Many Israelis perceive Palestinians exclusively as terrorists who must be fought after the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, which resulted in over 1,000 deaths in the Jewish state.
Demonstrations and Public Reaction
As Wójcicka reports, participants of demonstrations related to the Gaza conflict face reluctance and even insults from passersby.
Historical Context in Israeli Debate
In the Israeli public debate, the harm done to Palestinians after 1948 is rarely recognized, according to Wójcicka.