Many argue that Palestinians represent a grave threat to Israelis. This is a myth. Palestinian civilians experience systemic oppression by living under Israel’s military occupation. Warfare between the two parties is asymmetrical. When a Palestinian civilian throws a stone, an Israeli soldier shoots a bullet.
Feature photo:
Palestinian man throwing rocks at IDF vehicles in protest. Photographed by Mahmoud Burnat, April 2006. Via PalestineRemembered.
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