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Palestinian prisoners launch boycott of Israeli military courts
Al JazeeraJUL 2022
The Spin
Pro-Palestine narrative
Younis is a hero of the Palestinian struggle for freedom from occupation and deserves to be celebrated for his sacrifice. Though extremists in the Israeli government may attack him rhetorically, Younis will continue to stand firm in his commitment to the Palestinian cause.
Pro-Israel narrative
Younis is not a hero, but simply a terrorist. His release is another example of the moral disparity in this conflict. Israelis are seen as oppressors and occupiers when they call for peace, but Palestinians are lauded as heroes for murdering Israelis.
Metaculus Prediction
There is a 50% chance that Israel will recognize Palestine by September 2068, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
