Israel-Gaza: Young Americans on the conflict - and online activism
By Sam Cabral
image captionLeen, Leila and Eliana share their views with the BBC
As violence escalates between Israelis and Palestinians, scenes of destruction and calls to action are ricocheting across phone screens in the US. Are these social media messages shifting attitudes in the country often viewed as Israel s strongest ally or simply removing nuance from what is a complex and long-running conflict?
Those of Palestinian descent say the ongoing social media activism is a watershed moment similar to last summer s global demonstrations against racial injustice.
Those who hold ties to Israel say online narratives are misleading and simplify the issues in favour of an oppressed versus oppressor narrative.
Palestinians protest in day of rage in the West Bank and Jerusalem By Haley Ott Palestinians protest in day of rage in West Bank
Ramallah Protests took place across the West Bank and in Jerusalem on Tuesday as part of a general strike by Palestinians in response to the ongoing bombardment of Gaza and Israeli policies in the West Bank and Jerusalem. Four protesters were shot and killed and dozens more sustained gunshot wounds after clashes with Israeli forces, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Israeli military said two Israeli soldiers were injured in their legs and had to be hospitalized.
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