[Naoto Masuzoe]Hamas is a master at manipulating information, and anti-Semitism is spreading around the world through SNS. American actors who spoke out against Israel have been forced to quit or have their contracts canceled one after another | JBpress

American actors who spoke out against Israel have been forced to quit or have their contracts canceled one after another.

(Yoichi Masuzoe: International political scientist)

The Israel-Gaza war began on November 22, when Israel and Hamas reached an agreement, mediated by the United States and Qatar, to release 50 hostages in exchange for a four-day cessation of hostages. The suspension of fighting in Gaza began at 7:00 a.m. (2:00 p.m. Japan time) on the 24th, and from 4:00 p.m. (11:00 p.m. Japan time) Hamas first took possession of 24 hostages, including 13 Israeli women and children. Free people. Israel also released 39 Palestinians held in prison.

Under these circumstances, the situation has become so serious that even freedom of speech has been taken away, with celebrities being criticized for their comments about the war.

Hamas’s surprise attack must be criticized, but it is also problematic that Israel’s retaliation has resulted in a large number of civilian casualties.

Actress criticized for being ‘anti-Semitic’

In fact, war has become an information war, with battlefield photos and videos, including fake ones, being spread on television and social media around the world. Images show injured women and children as Israeli forces attack hospitals, refugee camps, and schools in Gaza. It is natural that voices of protest against Israel are rising from all over the world.

On the other hand, the tragic scene in which 1,200 Israeli citizens were massacred by Hamas is not widely reported. What has been reported is the demonstrations of Israeli people waiting for the rescue of the hostages and the results of the Israeli army’s battle.

In terms of information manipulation, the Palestinian side has an advantage in terms of appeal to international public opinion. As a result, it is often forgotten that the war started with Hamas’ terrorist acts.